Wattled Jacana
Jacana jacana
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Jacanidae
About
The wattled jacana is a wader in the family Jacanidae found throughout much of South America east of the Andes, as well as western Panama and Trinidad. It is the only species in the Jacanidae family with such a large distribution. Wattled jacanas have long toes and claws which help them walk through aquatic vegetation. Like the majority of species of jacanas, the female is larger than the male, and forms harems of up to 4 or 5 males at any given time. There is also a major difference in proportional development or ornamentation and defense relative to body size when compared to males.
Fun Fact
Female Wattled Jacanas are polyandrous, maintaining harems of several males who do all the incubation and chick-rearing duties.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance