Bronze-winged Jacana vs Lesser Jacana
Metopidius indicus compared with Microparra capensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bronze-winged Jacana | Lesser Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Metopidius indicus | Microparra capensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.3 cm (12.7 in) | 17.2 cm (6.8 in) |
| Weight | 205.5 g (7.25 oz) | 40.86666666666667 g (1.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Bronze-winged Jacana
Lesser Jacana
About These Birds
Bronze-winged Jacana
Bronze-winged Jacana: 27–31 cm, striking South Asian jacana with iridescent bronze-green wings, black head and neck, red frontal shield, and white supercilium. Inhabits freshwater ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers with floating vegetation across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Polyandrous with male incubation. Invertebrate feeder.
Lesser Jacana
Lesser Jacana: 15–17 cm, Africa's smallest jacana with rufous crown, white supercilium, and plain brown-and-white plumage lacking a frontal shield. Inhabits floating vegetation on ponds and swamps from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Secretive and often overlooked. Insectivorous. Monogamous; nests on floating vegetation.