Pheasant-tailed Jacana

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Pheasant-tailed Jacana (<em>Hydrophasianus chirurgus</em>) is a species of Jacanas (<em>Jacanidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Pheasant-tailed Jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) is a species of Jacanas (Jacanidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Hydrophasianus; binomial: Hydrophasianus chirurgus; authority: (Scopoli, 1786).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region. Non-breeding range: OR : s through w Indonesia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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