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The Common Moorhen and Little Crake can be distinguished by size and plumage. The Common Moorhen is larger with a distinctive red bill and frontal shield, while the Little Crake is smaller and lacks these bright facial features.

Look for the red bill and frontal shield on the Common Moorhen, which are absent in the Little Crake. Note the larger size and tail-flicking behavior of the Common Moorhen.

The Common Moorhen is noticeably larger than the Little Crake.

The Common Moorhen has sooty black plumage with browner upperparts, a prominent white flank stripe, and a yellow-tipped red bill with a red frontal shield. The Little Crake lacks the bright red facial features and has a more subdued coloration.

The Common Moorhen is known for constantly flicking its tail while foraging, which is a useful identification feature.

The Common Moorhen utters a wide range of vocalizations including shrieks, clucks, and chattering notes.