
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.
Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies
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Uploaded May 15, 2015. Captured Apr 4, 2012 21:11 in Brikama Highway, The Gambia.