Madagascar Jacana
Actophilornis albinucha
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,9 cm | 12.6 in |
| Peso | 189,0 g | 6.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Jacanidae |
| Genus | Actophilornis |
| Especies | Actophilornis albinucha |
Distribution
Madagascar Jacana has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Madagascar Jacana endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Jacanidae family