African jacana / Blaustirn-Blatthühnchen (Actophilornis africanus)

African jacana. 2016-09-23 09:30:12 Botswana

Observations

Only documented observation: 2016-09-23

Description

Classification: Genus Actophilornis (Actophilornis); Family Jacanas (Jacanidae)
General: The African jacana (Actophilornis africanus) is a wader in the family Jacanidae, identifiable by long toes and long claws that enable them to walk on floating vegetation in shallow lakes, their preferred habitat. Jacanas are found worldwide within the tropical zone, and this species is found in sub-saharan Africa. For the origin and pronunciation of the name, see Jacanidae. [more]

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