Pheasant-tailed Jacana vs Northern Jacana
Hydrophasianus chirurgus compared with Jacana spinosa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pheasant-tailed Jacana | Northern Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrophasianus chirurgus | Jacana spinosa |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 38.9 cm (15.3 in) | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) |
| Weight | 175.75 g (6.20 oz) | 110.725 g (3.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Least Concern
Northern 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.
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.