Comb-crested Jacana vs Wattled Jacana
Irediparra gallinacea compared with Jacana jacana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Comb-crested Jacana | Wattled Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Irediparra gallinacea | Jacana jacana |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.0 cm (10.6 in) | 25.8 cm (10.2 in) |
| Weight | 113.25 g (3.99 oz) | 119.75 g (4.22 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Comb-crested Jacana
Least Concern
Wattled Jacana
About These Birds
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.
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.