Jacanas, being carnivorous, employ their bills adeptly to upturn lily pads or other aquatic vegetation. Jacana’s diet includes insects, snails, worms, small crabs, fish, mollusks, and seeds.

What is a jacana bird?

A jacana bird is a wading bird belonging to the family Jacanidae. They are known for their long toes and claws that allow them to walk on floating vegetation in shallow lakes and wetlands. They are found in tropical regions around the world.

What is a jacana size?

It exhibits an overall length ranging from 23 to 31 cm (9.1 to 12.2 in).

What is a jacana weight?

Northern jacanas typically measure an average length of 241 mm, with a wingspan averaging 508 mm. Sexual dimorphism is evident, with males being notably smaller than females. A study conducted in Costa Rica revealed that females have an average weight of 145.4g, while males average 86.9g.