Mascarene Coot vs Weka
Fulica newtonii 对比 Gallirallus australis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Mascarene Coot | Weka |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Fulica newtonii | Gallirallus australis |
| 目 | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| 科 | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| 保护状况 | Extinct | Vulnerable |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | — | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) |
| 体重 | — | 880.5 g (31.06 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
保护状况
Extinct
Mascarene Coot
Vulnerable
Weka
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.
Weka
Weka (Gallirallus australis), 53 cm. Large flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; strong bill and legs. Endemic to New Zealand. Inhabits a wide range of habitats including forest, scrub and pasture. Omnivore: invertebrates, lizards, berries and carrion. Near Threatened; locally vulnerable to predators.