About the Lesser Jacana
The lesser jacana is a wader in the family Jacanidae and can be found in Africa. It can be recognized by its long legs and claws that allow it to walk on aquatic vegetation – although it is not to be confused with the larger African Jacana. The lesser jacana is insectivorous. Its conservation status is of least concern.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanas (Jacanidae) |
| Species | Microparra capensis |
| Species Codes | lesjac1, LEJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Jacana belong to?
The Lesser Jacana (Microparra capensis) belongs to the Jacanas family (Jacanidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Jacana?
The lesser jacana is a wader in the family Jacanidae and can be found in Africa. It can be recognized by its long legs and claws that allow it to walk on aquatic vegetation – although it is not to be confused with the larger African Jacana. The lesser jacana is insectivorous. Its conservation status...
Where can I report a Lesser Jacana sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Jacana on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesjac1, or on iNaturalist.
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