Watercock

A large black rail, reminiscent of a Common Moorhen but much larger. Male is entirely black with a long red frontal shield and yellow bill, and red legs. Female and non-breeding male are similar-looking, mostly buff brown with yellow legs.

 

Reference:  Birds of Singapore by Yong Ding Li and Lim Kim Chuah

 

Chinese Garden, Alstonia Island

A1ii, f5.6 1/1600. ISO 2500, GM600 TC1.4x

190XPROB/WH-200II, 22 Apr 2026