The Jacanas or lily trotters are a group of tropical waders in the family Jacanidae. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone. There are eight species of Jacana. The Northern Jacana has toes and claws measured at 10cm or 4 inches.

Description

Jacanas are identifiable by their huge feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in the shallow lakes that are their preferred habitat. They have sharp bills and rounded wings, and many species also have wattles on their foreheads.

Food

Their diet consists of insects and other invertebrates picked from the floating vegetation or the water’s surface.

Breeding

The females are larger than the males and the males take responsibility for incubation, and some species are polyandrous.

Birdwatching

Ask Aves Birding Tours/Safaris/Adventures to create a tour for you or book on one of the following Aves Birding Tour/Safaris/Adventures scheduled tours to see the African Jacana: -

Aves Eastern Cape Birding Tour / Safari /Adventure.

Aves Highlands / Tembe Birding Tour / Safari / Adventure.

Aves KZN Birding Tour / Safari / Adventure.

Aves North East Birding Tour / Safari / Adventure.

Aves North West Birding Tour / Safari / Adventure.