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African Jacana

Actophilornis africanus

Photo by KarenSaxton
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Long toed water bird that walks on water lilies and other plant life, giving the impression it can walk on water. The male cares for the chicks and the female often mates with multiple males.

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PublishedAugust 6, 2014

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