List of Birds of The Philippines - 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 the Philippines.

  • Comb-crested Jacana Irediparra gallinacea
  • Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus

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