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Northern Jacana(juv and adult)
Jacana spinosa
10.3961, -83.4857
Field Notes
Description:
dark brown wader/lily walker with yellow beak. Appearance of being able to walk on water give's it nickname of Jesus Christ Bird. The male has sole responsibility for nesting and raising young, and the female maintains bonds with 1-4 males in her territory
Habitat:
in grass at river's edge
Notes:
The juvenile was more curious than worried about us
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 7, 2012
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