The Jacana

The Jacana is a very interesting bird. It's large feet enable it to walk upon lily pads! The jacana will walk upon the flimsy plants in search of small insects and invertebrates, which it eats. Prey can be found on the water's surface or underneath the lily pads. The jacana lives worldwide within the tropic zone, and there are only eight species. When rearing young, a jacana couple will behave differently than other bird species. The mother bird will defend the nest, while the father incubates and tends to the young. Happy early father's day!