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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Charadriiformes Jacanidae

Pheasant-tailed Jacana

Hydrophasianus chirurgus

Pheasant-tailed Jacana · BirdGacha

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
160 g
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Partially migratory

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ATK 110

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 110).

DEF 69

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 69).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental: widespread inland Pakistan to Luzon & Mindanao (Northern & Southern Philippines) & Java and Bali Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Hydrophasianus chirurgus

Which family does it belong to?

Jacanas (Jacanidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental: widespread inland Pakistan to Luzon & Mindanao (Northern & Southern Philippines) & Java and Bali

Sources & credits

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