Wattled Jacana

Jacana jacana

The Wattled Jacana, scientifically known as Jacana jacana, is a striking wader bird found in wetland areas of the Americas. It is easily recognized by its long legs and toes, which enable it to walk on floating vegetation. The bird has a black body with a chestnut belly, a white underside, and a distinctive red wattle on its face. The Wattled Jacana is known for its polyandrous mating system, where females mate with multiple males and leave them to care for the eggs and young. These birds are adept at foraging for insects, small fish, and invertebrates in their aquatic habitats.

Habitat: Wetland areas