African Jacana
Male alone cares for young
...widespread only in Sub-
Saharan Africa.
...widespread only in Sub-
Saharan Africa.
Actophilornis africanus
(L 12")
Lake Baringo
30Oct2014
Lake Naivasha
20Oct2014
Distinctive large legs and
toes for walking on floating
vegetation in shallow lakes.
toes for walking on floating
vegetation in shallow lakes.
The toes that hold her above the
crowd: The closest thing to
stiletto heels Nature’s allowed.
(Curtis X. Meyer)
crowd: The closest thing to
stiletto heels Nature’s allowed.
(Curtis X. Meyer)
© Linda
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Actophilornis in Greek
means seashore loving.
means seashore loving.
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