Pheasant-tailed Jacana vs Wattled Jacana
Hydrophasianus chirurgus verglichen mit Jacana jacana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Pheasant-tailed Jacana | Wattled Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Hydrophasianus chirurgus | Jacana jacana |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 38,9 cm (15.3 in) | 25,8 cm (10.2 in) |
| Gewicht | 175,75 g (6.20 oz) | 119,75 g (4.22 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Least Concern
Wattled Jacana
About These Birds
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
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.
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.