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African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus)

African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus), Mkhuze Game Reserve, South Africa

 

Ebird checklist:

ebird.org/australia/view/checklist/S58698265

 

The African jacana (Actophilornis africanus) is a wader 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.

 

Source: Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_jacana

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Uploaded on September 2, 2019
Taken on July 19, 2019