Jacanas

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.

Espécies desta família

• jaçaná Actophilornis africanus
• madagascar jacana Actophilornis albinucha
• pheasant-tailed jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus
• jaçanã-de-crista Irediparra gallinacea
• jaçanã Jacana jacana
• northern jacana Jacana spinosa
• bronze-winged jacana Metopidius indicus
• jaçaná-pequeno Microparra capensis

Espécies parecidas comparadas

• northern jacana vs jaçanã
• pheasant-tailed jacana vs bronze-winged jacana