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African Jacana — printable fact sheet
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African Jacana
Actophilornis africanus
The African Jacana is a striking wader bird known for its long toes and claws, which enable it to walk across floating vegetation in shallow lakes and wetlands. It displays a chestnut-brown body, white face, and a distinctive blue frontal shield on its forehead. Males and female…
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- African Jacana chicks can swim and dive underwater to escape predators within hours of hatching.
- African Jacanas are sometimes called 'lily-trotters' for their ability to walk on floating vegetation. Their toes can reach up to 7 cm long, helping them distribute their weight. Males are responsible for incubating the eggs and caring for the chicks.
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