Madagascar Jacana
Actophilornis albinucha
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Madagascar Jacana: 24–28 cm, Madagascar endemic similar to African Jacana but with a distinctive white hindneck and slightly paler blue frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater lakes and ponds with floating vegetation. Sedentary endemic. Polyandrous breeding system. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds. NT due to wetland drainage and hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 31,9 cm | 12.6 in |
| الوزن | 189,0 g | 6.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL.
عدد البيض في الوضع
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Jacanidae |
| Genus | Actophilornis |
| الأنواع | Actophilornis albinucha |
Distribution
Madagascar Jacana has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Jacanidae family