Madagascar Jacana vs Lesser Jacana
Actophilornis albinucha compared with Microparra capensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Jacana | Lesser Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Actophilornis albinucha | Microparra capensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.9 cm (12.6 in) | 17.2 cm (6.8 in) |
| Weight | 189.0 g (6.67 oz) | 40.86666666666667 g (1.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Madagascar Jacana
Least Concern
Lesser 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.
Lesser Jacana
Lesser Jacana: 15–17 cm, Africa's smallest jacana with rufous crown, white supercilium, and plain brown-and-white plumage lacking a frontal shield. Inhabits floating vegetation on ponds and swamps from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Secretive and often overlooked. Insectivorous. Monogamous; nests on floating vegetation.