African Jacana vs Northern Jacana
Actophilornis africanus comparé à Jacana spinosa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Jacana | Northern Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Actophilornis africanus | Jacana spinosa |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 31,2 cm (12.3 in) | 25,6 cm (10.1 in) |
| Poids | 199,0 g (7.02 oz) | 110,725 g (3.91 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
African Jacana
Least Concern
Northern 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.
Northern Jacana
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.