African Jacana vs Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Actophilornis africanus compared with Hydrophasianus chirurgus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Jacana | Pheasant-tailed Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Actophilornis africanus | Hydrophasianus chirurgus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.2 cm (12.3 in) | 38.9 cm (15.3 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 175.75 g (6.20 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
African Jacana
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
About These Birds
African Jacana
African Jacana: 23–31 cm, familiar Sub-Saharan jacana with rich chestnut body, white-and-black neck, vivid blue frontal shield, and extraordinarily long toes enabling walking on lily pads. Inhabits freshwater wetlands across Sub-Saharan Africa. Highly polyandrous; males incubate and carry chicks under wings. Invertebrate and seed feeder.
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Pheasant-tailed Jacana: 39–58 cm including tail. Spectacular freshwater jacana with breeding plumage featuring an extremely long curved tail, white wings, and golden-yellow hindneck. Inhabits floating vegetation on ponds and lakes from India to southeastern China and Southeast Asia; partially migratory. Polyandrous. Invertebrate and seed feeder.