The Pheasant-tailed Jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) is a jacana. The jacanas are a group of waders (family Charadriidae)


The Pheasant-tailed Jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) is a jacana. The jacanas are a group of waders (family Charadriidae) - identifiable by their big feet and claws which enable them to walk on floating vegetation in shallow lakes (their preferred habitat). They are found worldwide within the tropical zone.


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