The jacanas are a group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae. source
The jacanas are a group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae.
The jacanas are found worldwide within the tropical zone. See Etymology below for pronunciation. source
The jacanas are found worldwide within the tropical zone. See Etymology below for pronunciation.
Eight species of jacana are known from six genera. source
Eight species of jacana are known from six genera.
The jacanas are identifiable by their huge feet source
The jacanas are identifiable by their huge feet
The jacanas have claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat. source
The jacanas have claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat.
The jacanas have sharp bills and rounded wings, source
The jacanas have sharp bills and rounded wings,
The jacanas have many species also have wattles on their foreheads. source
The jacanas have many species also have wattles on their foreheads.
In terms of sexual size dimorphism, female jacanas are larger than the males. source
In terms of sexual size dimorphism, female jacanas are larger than the males.
Some the jacanas species (notably the northern jacana) are polyandrous. source
Some the jacanas species (notably the northern jacana) are polyandrous.
The jacanas construct relatively flimsy nests on floating vegetation, and lay eggs with dark irregular lines on their shells. source
The jacanas construct relatively flimsy nests on floating vegetation, and lay eggs with dark irregular lines on their shells.
The jacanas diet consists of insects and other invertebrates picked from the floating vegetation or the water’s surface. source
The jacanas diet consists of insects and other invertebrates picked from the floating vegetation or the water’s surface.
Most species are sedentary, but the pheasant-tailed jacana migrates from the north of its range into peninsular India and southeast. source
Most species are sedentary, but the pheasant-tailed jacana migrates from the north of its range into peninsular India and southeast.
Jacana is Linnæus' scientific Latin spelling of the Brazilian Portuguese jaçanã. That is from a Tupi name of the bird. source
Jacana is Linnæus' scientific Latin spelling of the Brazilian Portuguese jaçanã. That is from a Tupi name of the bird.
Jacana Number of eggs laid between 3 to 4. source
Jacana Number of eggs laid between 3 to 4.
Incubation period of jacana is 22 to 28 days, depending on species. source
Incubation period of jacana is 22 to 28 days, depending on species.
