Pheasant-tailed Jacana

Hydrophasianus chirurgus

FAMILY JACANIDAE

(JACANAS)

Habitat: Shallow lakes with floating vegetation

Distribution: India, southeast Asia

Diet: Insects and other invertebrates picked from floating vegetation and water’s surface

Distinguishing features: Huge feet and claws, mainly black with bronze wings, striking white eyestripe

19-Nov-2011