Madagascar Jacana vs Comb-crested Jacana
Actophilornis albinucha comparé à Irediparra gallinacea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Madagascar Jacana | Comb-crested Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Actophilornis albinucha | Irediparra gallinacea |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Statut de conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 31,9 cm (12.6 in) | 27,0 cm (10.6 in) |
| Poids | 189,0 g (6.67 oz) | 113,25 g (3.99 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4 | 4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Endangered
Madagascar Jacana
Least Concern
Comb-crested Jacana
About These Birds
Madagascar Jacana
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.
Comb-crested Jacana
Comb-crested Jacana: 19–22 cm, Australasian jacana with a distinctive fleshy pink-red comb on the forehead, black-and-white plumage, and enormously long toes. Inhabits freshwater wetlands with water-lilies across northern Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. Walks on floating plants. Polyandrous. Invertebrate and plant feeder.