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Madagascar Jacana

Actophilornis albinucha

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
31,9 cm
Berat
189,0 g
Famili
Jacanidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 31,9 cm 12.6 in
Berat 189,0 g 6.67 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Ukuran Sarang

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Jacanidae
Genus Actophilornis
Spesies Actophilornis albinucha

Distribution

Madagascar Jacana has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Madagascar Jacana endangered?
The Madagascar Jacana has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Madagascar Jacana nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Madagascar Jacana?
The Madagascar Jacana has a wingspan of 31.9 cm, weight of 189.0 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Jacana belong to?
The Madagascar Jacana (Actophilornis albinucha) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Jacanidae.

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