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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Comb-crested Jacana , Lotusbird Irediparra gallinacea | |
Comb Crested Jacana Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Comb Crested Jacana Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Comb Crested Jacana Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Comb Crested Jacana Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
| Bird Family : | "Jacanas" Jacanidae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 24cm. Medium sized waterbird with extra long toes which allows it to walk on floating vegetation. When threatened, the chicks are carried under the wings of an adult. Nests on a pile of floating vegetation. |
| Typical Habitat : | Swamps, lakes and lagoons. |
| Distribution : | Common to the north and east coast. |
| Migration : | Resident / nomadic / breeding. Main breeding season, November to May, variable. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (26) .. observations (66) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
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