African Jacana Animal Pictures

Actophilornis Africanus

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jacana standing on lily pad
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These medium-sized water birds have long necks, long legs, and short tails.

An African Jacana walking on lily pads

An African Jacana walking on lily pads
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African Jacana have enormous feet with elongated toes that allow them walk on floating vegetation.

An African jacana flying

An African jacana flying
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African jacanas have a 20-inch wingspan.

An African jacana next to a violet water lily

An African jacana next to a violet water lily
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African jacana are mainly reddish-brown, and they have a yellowish breast.

An African jacana on the shore with one of their enormous feet prominently displayed

An African jacana on the shore with one of their enormous feet prominently displayed
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This photo provides a closeup of an African jacana's enormous feet.