Lesser Jacana
Microparra capensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Jacanidae
About
The lesser jacana is a wader in the family Jacanidae and can be found in Africa. It can be recognized by its long legs and claws that allow it to walk on aquatic vegetation – although it is not to be confused with the larger African Jacana. The lesser jacana is insectivorous. Its conservation status is of least concern.
Fun Fact
The smallest species in the Jacanidae family, the lesser jacana is 15–16 cm tall and weighs 41g.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in wetland habitats in Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance