African Jacana
Actophilornis africanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="actophilornis-africanus"></birdfyi-bird>The African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus) is a bird species in the family Jacanidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.2 cm and a weight of 199 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
African Jacana: 23–31 cm, familiar Sub-Saharan jacana with rich chestnut body, white-and-black neck, vivid blue frontal shield, and extraordinarily long toes enabling walking on lily pads. Inhabits freshwater wetlands across Sub-Saharan Africa. Highly polyandrous; males incubate and carry chicks under wings. Invertebrate and seed feeder.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 31,2 cm | 12.3 in |
| Khối Lượng | 199,0 g | 7.02 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: NO,PL. Incubation: 20-26 days. Fledging: 40-70 days.
Số Trứng
4
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Jacanidae |
| Genus | Actophilornis |
| Loài | Actophilornis africanus |
Distribution
African Jacana has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Jacanidae family