Birds of India - Jacanas

Jacanas

Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Jacanidae

The jacanas are a group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae. They are found worldwide in the Tropics. They are identifiable by their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat. There 8 species worldwide and 2 species which occur in India.

  • Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus
  • Bronze-winged Jacana Metopidius indicus

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