Hydrophasianus chirurgus FAMILY JACANIDAE Habitat: Shallow lakes with floating vegetation Distribution: India, southeast Asia, Indonesia, Taiwan, south China Diet: Insects and other invertebrates picked from floating vegetation and water’s surface Distinguishing features: Huge feet and claws, different plumages for breeding (June-September) and non-breeding seasons, long tail during breeding 27-Aug-2011 Pic: Sujesh S. |
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