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About the African Jacana
The African jacana is a distinctive wetland bird with exceptionally long toes and claws that allow it to walk across floating vegetation. It is associated with freshwater wetlands, lakes, dams and slow-moving waterways with abundant floating plants. Adults have chestnut and black plumage with a blue and yellow facial pattern. It feeds mainly on aquatic insects and other small invertebrates picked from vegetation and the water surface. African jacanas are unusual among birds because males take primary responsibility for incubating eggs and caring for chicks.
How to identify the African Jacana
Distinctive black-and-white waterbird with a long bill, long legs and exceptionally long toes. Adults have a chestnut-brown back and wings, black head and neck, white face and underparts, and long grey legs.
Recent African Jacana sightings in Kruger National Park
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