Madagascar Jacana vs Comb-crested Jacana
Actophilornis albinucha verglichen mit Irediparra gallinacea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Madagascar Jacana | Comb-crested Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Actophilornis albinucha | Irediparra gallinacea |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 31,9 cm (12.6 in) | 27,0 cm (10.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 189,0 g (6.67 oz) | 113,25 g (3.99 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Endangered
Madagascar Jacana
Least Concern
Comb-crested Jacana
About These Birds
Madagascar Jacana
Madagascar Jacana: 24–28 cm, Madagascar endemic similar to African Jacana but with a distinctive white hindneck and slightly paler blue frontal shield. Inhabits freshwater lakes and ponds with floating vegetation. Sedentary endemic. Polyandrous breeding system. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds. NT due to wetland drainage and hunting.
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.