Wattled jacana (Jacana jacana) is a very specialized waterbird that can be seen walking one the floating vegetation without falling through.
In this encounter it was only walking on the river banks – perhaps it had some chicks nearby?
Whith feet this wide it’s no wonder it’s able to keep afloat even when it’s walking on the flimsiest of waterplants!
It sounds like this:
Last updated on 8 November 2024
