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Northern Jacana

Jacana spinosa

Least Concern
Envergure
25,6 cm
Poids
110,725 g
Famille
Jacanidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes

The Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa) is a bird species in the family Jacanidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.6 cm and a weight of 110.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 25,6 cm 10.1 in
Poids 110,725 g 3.91 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: NO,PL. Incubation: 28 days.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famille Jacanidae
Genus Jacana
Espèces Jacana spinosa

Distribution

Northern Jacana has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Northern Jacana endangered?
The Northern Jacana has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Northern Jacana nest?
Nest type: NO,PL. Incubation: 28 days.
How big is the Northern Jacana?
The Northern Jacana has a wingspan of 25.6 cm, weight of 110.725 g.
What order and family does the Northern Jacana belong to?
The Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Jacanidae.

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