Pheasant-tailed Jacana vs Wattled Jacana
Hydrophasianus chirurgus compared with Jacana jacana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pheasant-tailed Jacana | Wattled Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrophasianus chirurgus | Jacana jacana |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.9 cm (15.3 in) | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 175.75 g (6.20 oz) | 119.75 g (4.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Least Concern
Wattled 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.
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.