Marsh crake
The marsh crake is about half the size of a blackbird.  It is about 15-18 cm long and it weighs 30 to 40 grams.  It has a short tail and long legs.  The feathers on its back are deep brown with black and white marks.  The feathers on its belly are gray and white.  Its eyes are bright red.  Its beak and legs are green.  The young birds have brown bellies instead of gray and white.