About the Comb-crested Jacana
The comb-crested jacana, also known as the lotusbird or lilytrotter, is the only species of jacana in the genus Irediparra. Like other jacana species, it is adapted to the floating vegetation of tropical freshwater wetlands.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanas (Jacanidae) |
| Species | Irediparra gallinacea |
| Species Codes | cocjac1, CCJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Comb-crested Jacana belong to?
The Comb-crested Jacana (Irediparra gallinacea) belongs to the Jacanas family (Jacanidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Comb-crested Jacana?
The comb-crested jacana, also known as the lotusbird or lilytrotter, is the only species of jacana in the genus Irediparra. Like other jacana species, it is adapted to the floating vegetation of tropical freshwater wetlands....
Where can I report a Comb-crested Jacana sighting?
You can log sightings of Comb-crested Jacana on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cocjac1, or on iNaturalist.
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