The African Jacana - Actophilornis africanus

Is should acually call it Big foot those feet are really enormous :)

comments (6)

Back Water Fox

Lion

Great shot. We have one Jacana in Australia we call the Jesus bird because we reckon it can walk on water. Posted 11 years ago
1. Wendy
  
  Lion
  
  That's a very true name :)
  Thanks for your comment! Posted 11 years ago

Lori Shultz

Katipo Spider

wow! i cannot believe the size of toes & claws! it looks somewhat eerie! Posted 11 years ago
1. Wendy
  
  Lion
  
  Haha, I have the same thoughts :)
  Thanks again! Posted 11 years ago

Christine Young

Lion
Today's Facebook post:

We’re trotting through creatures with fantastic feet today! Click the photos to read what makes each creature’s feet anything but stinky.

Today's post completes our 'creature feature' week! But, stay tuned next week to learn about creatures with unique features that are not found in humans! #JungleDragon

Check out this list to see more awesome photos of wildlife with unique features:
- Creature Features
Walking on water isn’t that difficult. You just need the right feet for the job! African jacanas (Actophilornis africanus) have very long toes, which measure up to 7 cm (2.75 in)! Their fancy phalanges enable them to walk easily on floating plants by better distributing their weight. {Spotted by Wendy in Ethiopia} #Africanjacana #Actophilornisafricanus

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Posted 4 years ago

Patomarazul

Lion

These feet could not be missed when featuring this body part! And is a very beautiful bird also :-) Posted 4 years ago

The African jacana

African jacanas are waders in the family Jacanidae, identifiable by long toes and long claws that enable them to walk on floating vegetation in shallow lakes, their preferred habitat. Jacanas are found worldwide within the tropical zone, and this species is found in sub-saharan Africa.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies

Species identified by Wendy