Breeding adult © Stefan Hirsch eBird S31596547 Macaulay Library ML 126261371
Nonbreeding adult/immature © Jens Eriksen
Breeding adult © Kavi Nanda
Nonbreeding adult/immature © Shrutidev Mishra
Adult © Kun-Hui Lin

Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus

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Identification

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An eye-catching waterbird found on lakes and ponds with extensive floating vegetation. Long-tailed breeding adults are striking: the large white wing patch and head contrast sharply with its black body and bright yellow neck patch. Short-tailed wintering adults and juveniles have a brown back, white underparts, and a toned-down version of the breeder's head pattern. Vocalizations include a variety of nasal clucking and purring calls; song, seldom heard, a repeated, ringing “ku-woo.”

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