Northern Jacana
Northern Jacana (<em>Jacana spinosa</em>) is a species of Jacanas (<em>Jacanidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa) is a species of Jacanas (Jacanidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Jacana; binomial: Jacana spinosa; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).
Distribution
Breeding range: Middle America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Treated as monotypic; includes violacea, gymnostoma and lowi (Jenni & Mace 1999).
