jacana
Jacana is a group of wading birds in the family Jacanidae. They inhabit tropical wetlands in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. They are notable for extremely long toes and claws that enable them to walk on floating vegetation, such as water lilies and other aquatic plants, with a distinctive gait. This adaptation helps them forage and avoid submerged predators.
Most jacanas are medium-sized with slender bodies, long necks, and pointed bills. Plumage varies by species;
Behaviorally, jacanas are known for a polyandrous mating system: females mate with multiple males, while each
Diet comprises small invertebrates, seeds, and plant matter scraped from the surface of vegetation and water.
Conservation status varies by species; while many jacanas are widespread and not threatened, some localized populations