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African Jacana

Actophilornis africanus

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Field Notes

Description:

Sometimes known as the Jesus Christ bird, for its apparent ability to walk on water, Jacanas are a colorful and active shore bird

Habitat:

Ngorongoro picnic area

Notes:

Sadly this was my only sighting of this species, near the end of our trip.

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