Northern Jacana
Northern Jacana
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The Northern Jacana is a tropical wetland bird found across Central America and parts of North America, known for its remarkably long toes that allow it to walk on floating vegetation.
Where to spot
Inhabits freshwater wetlands, ponds, and slow-moving rivers with extensive floating vegetation from southern Texas to Panama.
How to spot
Look for them walking on lily pads and other floating plants. Their long toes, yellow frontal shield, and bright yellow wings (visible in flight) are good identification marks.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Most active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Inhabits freshwater wetlands, ponds, and slow-moving rivers with extensive floating vegetation from southern Texas to Panama.
How to spot
Look for them walking on lily pads and other floating plants. Their long toes, yellow frontal shield, and bright yellow wings (visible in flight) are good identification marks.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Most active during daylight hours.
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Northern Jacana chicks are precocial, meaning they can walk and feed themselves shortly after hatching. When threatened, the male parent will often gather chicks under his wings and fly them to safety.
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