Wattled Jacana
Jacana jacana
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Wattled Jacana: 23–27 cm, maroon-and-black South American jacana with a red frontal wattle, yellow wing spurs, and extremely long toes for walking on floating vegetation. Widespread in freshwater wetlands with lily pads from Panama south to Argentina and Trinidad. Polyandrous; male guards chicks. Invertebrate and plant seed feeder.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.8 cm | 10.2 in |
| Weight | 119.75 g | 4.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28 days.
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Jacanidae |
| Genus | Jacana |
| Species | Jacana jacana |
Distribution
Wattled Jacana has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Jacanidae family