Jacanas
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Jacanidae
The Jacanas are a group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone. They are identifiable by their huge feet and claws that enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat. There eight species worldwide and two in Southern Africa.
- African Jacana Actophilornis africanus
- Lesser Jacana Microparra capensis
Read more about this topic: List Of Southern African Birds