Pheasant-tailed Jacana vs Lesser Jacana
Hydrophasianus chirurgus verglichen mit Microparra capensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Pheasant-tailed Jacana | Lesser Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Hydrophasianus chirurgus | Microparra capensis |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 38,9 cm (15.3 in) | 17,2 cm (6.8 in) |
| Gewicht | 175,75 g (6.20 oz) | 40,86666666666667 g (1.44 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Lesser 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.
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.