African Jacana vs Wattled Jacana
Actophilornis africanus compared with Jacana jacana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Jacana | Wattled Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Actophilornis africanus | Jacana jacana |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.2 cm (12.3 in) | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 199.0 g (7.02 oz) | 119.75 g (4.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Jacana
Least Concern
Wattled Jacana
About These Birds
African Jacana
African Jacana: 23–31 cm, familiar Sub-Saharan jacana with rich chestnut body, white-and-black neck, vivid blue frontal shield, and extraordinarily long toes enabling walking on lily pads. Inhabits freshwater wetlands across Sub-Saharan Africa. Highly polyandrous; males incubate and carry chicks under wings. 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.