RarityFairly Common
Height21 cm
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Bird Calls
1 recording of the Comb-crested Jacana
Did You Know?
3 Facts1
"Female Comb-crested Jacanas are up to 6% heavier than males-one of the most extreme examples of reverse sexual size dimorphism in birds."
Field Guide
Comb-crested Jacana
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The Comb-crested Jacana (*Irediparra gallinacea*), also known as the lotusbird or lily-trotter, is a unique wader found in freshwater wetlands with abundant floating vegetation across northern and eastern Australia. Famous for its extraordinarily long toes, this bird appears to "walk on water" as it forages on lily pads and other aquatic plants. Its specialised adaptations and unusual breeding system make it a fascinating species to observe in the field.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Comb-crested Jacana has been recorded.
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