Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Hydrophasianus chirurgus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hydrophasianus-chirurgus"></birdfyi-bird>The Pheasant-tailed Jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) is a bird species in the family Jacanidae, within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 38.9 cm and a weight of 175.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 38,9 cm | 15.3 in |
| Gewicht | 175,75 g | 6.20 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Fledging: 50-60 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Jacanidae |
| Genus | Hydrophasianus |
| Arten | Hydrophasianus chirurgus |
Distribution
Pheasant-tailed Jacana has been recorded in 2 countries.
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