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African jacana

Actophilornis africanus

Photo by KarenSaxton
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Also known as Jesus Christ bird.

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Probably the best shot of the feet that I got on the trip. Very cool birds: pretty, fun to watch and mostly unafraid
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PublishedJune 25, 2014

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