Jacanidae (Jacanas)
Order Charadriiformes
8 species in 6 genera

Size: Between 15 cm (Lesser Jacana, Microparra capensis) and 58 cm (Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Hydrophasianus chirurgus).

Distribution: Neotropical, Afrotropical, Oriental and Australasian Regions. Only one migratory species.

Habitat: Wetlands with slow-moving waters and floating vegetation.

Feeding: Aquatic insects and invertebrates. They also include seeds in the diet.

Breeding: Floating platform built with aquatic vegetation. 2-4 eggs. Incubation 21-26 days.

Threat status: No threatened species.
2 / 8 species available
Northern Jacana
Jacana spinosa
Wattled Jacana
Jacana jacana