Northern Jacana Animal Pictures

Jacana Spinosa

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Male northern jacana (Jacana spinosa) from Costa Rica

Northern Jacana
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The global northern jacana population is estimated to be 500,000 to 5 million mature individuals.

Northern Jacana

Northern Jacana
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This jacana species is distinguishable by the yellow wattle on its forehead and the yellowish-green flight feathers.

Northern jacana wandering amidst plants in Tortuguero national park, Costa Rica

Northern Jacana
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Northern jacana emit “clustered note calls” with their young or mating pair. They will also make alarm calls when threatened.