African Jacana vs Wattled Jacana
Actophilornis africanus comparé à Jacana jacana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Jacana | Wattled Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Actophilornis africanus | Jacana jacana |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 31,2 cm (12.3 in) | 25,8 cm (10.2 in) |
| Poids | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) | 119,75 g (4.22 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
African Jacana
Least Concern
Wattled Jacana
About These Birds
African Jacana
African Jacana: 23–31 cm, familiar Sub-Saharan jacana with rich chestnut body, white-and-black neck, vivid blue frontal shield, and extraordinarily long toes enabling walking on lily pads. Inhabits freshwater wetlands across Sub-Saharan Africa. Highly polyandrous; males incubate and carry chicks under wings. Invertebrate and seed feeder.
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.