Waterbirds
Least Concern
Quick Facts
Mass0.0045 kg
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Lesser Jacana. Sightings recorded in 29 safari areas total.
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