Comb-crested Jacana

Irediparra gallinacea

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Charadriiformes · Jacanidae

About

The comb-crested jacana, also known as the lotusbird or lilytrotter, is the only species of jacana in the genus Irediparra. Like other jacana species, it is adapted to the floating vegetation of tropical freshwater wetlands.

Fun Fact

Like other jacana species, it is adapted to the floating vegetation of tropical freshwater wetlands.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in south-eastern Borneo, the southern Philippines, Sulawesi, Moluccas, Lesser Sunda Islands, north and south-east New Guinea, New Britain (Lake Lalili), and northern and eastern Australia.

Diet

Eats seeds and aquatic insects gleaned from floating vegetation on the water surface.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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