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Madagascar Jacana

Actophilornis albinucha

Endangered
Envergadura
31,9 cm
Peso
189,0 g
Família
Jacanidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

Sobre

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
Envergadura 31,9 cm 12.6 in
Peso 189,0 g 6.67 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PL.

Tamanho da postura

4

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Jacanidae
Genus Actophilornis
Espécies Actophilornis albinucha

Distribution

Madagascar Jacana has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

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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