African Rail
Bluish-gray wetland bird often hiden among reeds. Large orange-red bill.
Lesser Moorhen
Beak mostly yellow and the bird is more diminutive than similar Common Moorhen.
Red-knobbed Coot
Glossy-black water bird with bright white bill and two reddish knobs projecting above the forehead. Dives under to eat plants.
Purple Swamphen
Water bird with glossy purple-black plumage and red bill. Resembles, but is not related to, ducks.
Black Crake
Small chunky bird of wetlands. Yellow bill and reddish legs with long toes.