Jacanas Jacanidae
There are 6 genera within this family. The 8 species are found on every continent, except Europe and the Antarctica. Their extremely long toes enable them to walk with ease on floating lily pads and other aquatic vegetation, without fear of sinking.

Jacana

There are 2 species in this genus.

Wattled Jacanas Jacana jacana at the Manu Wildlife Center, Madre de Dios, Peru, November 2003.


Northern Jacanas Jacana spinosa near the Volcan Arenal National Park, Alajuela, Costa Rica, June 2007.



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