Mascarene Coot vs African Swamphen

Fulica newtonii 对比 Porphyrio madagascariensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Mascarene Coot African Swamphen
学名 Fulica newtonii Porphyrio madagascariensis
Gruiformes Gruiformes
Rallidae Rallidae
保护状况 Extinct Not Evaluated
体长
翼展
体重 608.0 g (21.45 oz)
食性 -- --
产卵数 -- 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Mascarene Coot only

African Swamphen only

保护状况

Extinct

Mascarene Coot

Not Evaluated

African Swamphen

About These Birds

Mascarene Coot

Mascarene Coot (Fulica newtonii) is an extinct giant coot formerly inhabiting Mauritius and Réunion in the Indian Ocean. Larger than Eurasian Coot; likely flightless or near-flightless. Extirpated by hunting and introduced predators in the 17th–18th centuries. Known from subfossil remains and written accounts by early European visitors.

African Swamphen

African Swamphen (Porphyrio madagascariensis) is a 38–50 cm large gallinule of sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Deep blue-purple with greenish back, massive red bill and frontal shield, and red legs. Inhabits papyrus swamps, lake shores, and dense reed beds. Similar to Purple Swamphen but restricted to Africa.

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