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.

Species in this family

• African Jacana Actophilornis africanus
• Madagascar Jacana Actophilornis albinucha
• Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus
• Comb-crested Jacana Irediparra gallinacea
• Wattled Jacana Jacana jacana
• Northern Jacana Jacana spinosa
• Bronze-winged Jacana Metopidius indicus
• Lesser Jacana Microparra capensis

Lookalikes compared

• Northern Jacana vs Wattled Jacana
• Pheasant-tailed Jacana vs Bronze-winged Jacana