Madagascar Jacana

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Madagascar Jacana (<em>Actophilornis albinucha</em>) is a species of Jacanas (<em>Jacanidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Madagascar Jacana (Actophilornis albinucha) is a species of Jacanas (Jacanidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Actophilornis; binomial: Actophilornis albinucha; authority: (Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, I, 1832).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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