African Jacana vs Northern Jacana
Actophilornis africanus compared with Jacana spinosa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Jacana | Northern Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Actophilornis africanus | Jacana spinosa |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.2 cm (12.3 in) | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 110.725 g (3.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Jacana
Least Concern
Northern 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.
Northern Jacana
Northern Jacana: 19–23 cm, chestnut-and-black wader with brilliant yellow wing spurs and lobed frontal shield. Inhabits lily-pad-covered freshwater lakes and ponds from Mexico and Central America to Panama and the Greater Antilles. Polyandrous; males incubate and brood chicks. Walks on floating vegetation. Invertebrate and seed feeder.