Common Coot vs European Water Rail
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
European Water Rail
0.28 m
| Common Coot | European Water Rail | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.585–0.8 kg | 95–165 g |
| Length | 36–42 cm | 23–28 cm |
| Wingspan | 70–80 cm | 38–45 cm |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 5–18 yrs | 3–5 yrs |
| Incubation | 23 days | 20 days |
| Offspring | 5–10 | 6–11 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Wetland, Lake, River, Urban, Farmland, Garden | Wetland, River, Lake, Farmland, Garden |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |