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Northern Jacana

Jacana spinosa

Photo by SG in CR
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Description:

A medium sized water fowl that walks on top of floating vegetation with the help of it's very large feet that allow it to distribute it's weight over a large area. Also note the sharp spur on the elbow of the wing on the last image.

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PublishedJune 21, 2014

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