Madagascar Jacana vs Wattled Jacana
Actophilornis albinucha compared with Jacana jacana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Jacana | Wattled Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Actophilornis albinucha | Jacana jacana |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.9 cm (12.6 in) | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 189.0 g (6.67 oz) | 119.75 g (4.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Madagascar Jacana
Least Concern
Wattled Jacana
About These Birds
Madagascar Jacana
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.
Wattled Jacana
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.