Famille
Jacanas
Jacanidae
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Ordre: Charadriiformes
The jacanas (sometimes referred to as Jesus birds or lily trotters) are a group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae. They are found in the tropical regions around the world. They are noted for their elongated toes and toenails that allow them to spread out their weight while foraging on floating or semi-emergent aquatic vegetation.
Espèces de cette famille
- Jacana à poitrine dorée Actophilornis africanus
- Jacana malgache Actophilornis albinucha
- Jacana à longue queue Hydrophasianus chirurgus
- Jacana à crête Irediparra gallinacea
- Jacana noir Jacana jacana
- Jacana du Mexique Jacana spinosa
- Jacana bronzé Metopidius indicus
- Jacana nain Microparra capensis