Wattled Jacana vs Northern Jacana
Jacana jacana verglichen mit Jacana spinosa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Wattled Jacana | Northern Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Jacana jacana | Jacana spinosa |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 25,8 cm (10.2 in) | 25,6 cm (10.1 in) |
| Gewicht | 119,75 g (4.22 oz) | 110,725 g (3.91 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Wattled Jacana
Least Concern
Northern Jacana
About These Birds
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.
Northern Jacana
Northern Jacana: 19–23 cm, chestnut-and-black wader with brilliant yellow wing spurs and lobed frontal shield. Inhabits lily-pad-covered freshwater lakes and ponds from Mexico and Central America to Panama and the Greater Antilles. Polyandrous; males incubate and brood chicks. Walks on floating vegetation. Invertebrate and seed feeder.