Wattled Jacana
Conspicuous and unmistakable...
huge feet and claws enable them
to walk on floating vegetation.
huge feet and claws enable them
to walk on floating vegetation.
Jacana jacana
(L 9-9.5")
Nariva Swamp
19Feb2018
Jacana is from the
Tupi-Guanari language
and means very loud bird.
and means very loud bird.
© Ted Parker
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Note the exceptionally long toes for
walking on water, i.e., on lily pads.
walking on water, i.e., on lily pads.
juvenile