Comb-crested Jacana vs Lesser Jacana
Irediparra gallinacea verglichen mit Microparra capensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Comb-crested Jacana | Lesser Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Irediparra gallinacea | Microparra capensis |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 27,0 cm (10.6 in) | 17,2 cm (6.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 113,25 g (3.99 oz) | 40,86666666666667 g (1.44 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Comb-crested Jacana
Least Concern
Lesser 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.
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.