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 are eight species worldwide of which two occur in Thailand.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pheasant-tailed Jacana | Hydrophasianus chirurgus | Winter visitor and resident |
| Bronze-winged Jacana | Metopidius indicus |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Thailand