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Madagascar Jacana

Actophilornis albinucha

Endangered
Kanat Açıklığı
31,9 cm
Ağırlık
189,0 g
Familya
Jacanidae
Takım
Charadriiformes

The Madagascar Jacana (Actophilornis albinucha) is a bird species in the family Jacanidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.9 cm and a weight of 189 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 31,9 cm 12.6 in
Ağırlık 189,0 g 6.67 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: PL.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Familya Jacanidae
Genus Actophilornis
Türler Actophilornis albinucha

Distribution

Madagascar Jacana has been recorded in 1 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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