Pheasant-tailed Jacana vs Comb-crested Jacana
Hydrophasianus chirurgus compared with Irediparra gallinacea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pheasant-tailed Jacana | Comb-crested Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrophasianus chirurgus | Irediparra gallinacea |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.9 cm (15.3 in) | 27.0 cm (10.6 in) |
| Weight | 175.75 g (6.20 oz) | 113.25 g (3.99 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Comb-crested Jacana
About These Birds
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.
Comb-crested Jacana
Comb-crested Jacana: 19–22 cm, Australasian jacana with a distinctive fleshy pink-red comb on the forehead, black-and-white plumage, and enormously long toes. Inhabits freshwater wetlands with water-lilies across northern Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. Walks on floating plants. Polyandrous. Invertebrate and plant feeder.