Wattled Jacana

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

Overview

Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana) is a species of Jacanas (Jacanidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Jacana; binomial: Jacana jacana; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

See Miller et al. (2014) for analysis of hybridization.

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