Wattled Jacana
Jacana jacana
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<birdfyi-bird slug="jacana-jacana"></birdfyi-bird>The Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana) is a bird species in the family Jacanidae, within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.8 cm and a weight of 119.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 25,8 cm | 10.2 in |
| Peso | 119,75 g | 4.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Jacanidae |
| Genus | Jacana |
| Especies | Jacana jacana |
Distribution
Wattled Jacana has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Jacanidae family