Common Coot vs Common Moorhen
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Common Coot
0.42 m
Human
1.75 m
Common Moorhen
0.38 m
| Common Coot | Common Moorhen | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.585–0.8 kg | 0.192–0.493 kg |
| Length | 36–42 cm | 30–38 cm |
| Wingspan | 70–80 cm | 50–55 cm |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Lifespan | 5–18 yrs | 3–15 yrs |
| Incubation | 23 days | 21 days |
| Offspring | 5–10 | 5–11 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Lake, River, Urban, Farmland, Garden | Wetland, Lake, River, Garden, Urban, Farmland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |