Pheasant-tailed Jacana
- Scientific name
- Hydrophasianus chirurgus
- Family
- Jacanidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Long
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Why it matters
The pheasant-tailed jacana is the only member of its family to undergo a seasonal plumage change, transitioning from a striking black-and-white breeding appearance to a more subdued, cryptic coloration in the winter. Its elongated, elegant tail feathers and specialized, wide-spreading toes allow it to navigate across floating aquatic vegetation with ease, a unique adaptation that makes it a fascinating subject for avian enthusiasts.
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