General Description: Common Moorhens (Gallinula chloropus) are black, duck-like birds with a red bill and white on the sides of the tail, and sometimes a bit of white shows along the side of the body. In adults, the tip of the bill is yellow. Compare with American Coot.

Favored Habitat: Shallow ponds and marshes.

Where to Find: Moorhens are uncommon, but the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve is a good place to check. For more natural settings, check the Pahranagat Valley or the Overton Wildlife Management Area.

Comments: While these birds look like ducks, they are actually more closely related to Rails.