Wattled Jacana vs Lesser Jacana
Jacana jacana в сравнении с Microparra capensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Wattled Jacana | Lesser Jacana |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Jacana jacana | Microparra capensis |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Jacanidae | Jacanidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 25,8 cm (10.2 in) | 17,2 cm (6.8 in) |
| Масса | 119,75 g (4.22 oz) | 40,86666666666667 g (1.44 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 4 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Wattled Jacana
Least Concern
Lesser Jacana
About These Birds
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.
Lesser Jacana
Lesser Jacana: 15–17 cm, Africa's smallest jacana with rufous crown, white supercilium, and plain brown-and-white plumage lacking a frontal shield. Inhabits floating vegetation on ponds and swamps from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Secretive and often overlooked. Insectivorous. Monogamous; nests on floating vegetation.