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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非洲水雉（Actophilornis africanus）：体长23-31厘米，撒哈拉以南非洲的常见水雉，体羽栗色，颈部具黑白相间图案，额甲黄色。属水雉科（Jacanidae），长趾可在睡莲叶上行走，雌鸟多配制。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 31.2 cm | 12.3 in |
| 体重 | 199.0 g | 7.02 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: NO,PL. Incubation: 20-26 days. Fledging: 40-70 days.
产卵数
4
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 科 | Jacanidae |
| Genus | Actophilornis |
| 物种 | Actophilornis africanus |
Distribution
African Jacana has been recorded in 2 countries.
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常见问题
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Jacanidae family