Colours

Distinguishing features

The females are larger than the males. They are mainly black, although the inner wings are very dark brown and the tail is red. There is a striking white eyestripe. The yellow bill extends up as a red coot-like head shield, and the legs and very long toes are grey.

Young birds have brown upperparts. Their underparts are white, with a buff foreneck. (Wikipedia)

Size

Wingspan

Synonyms

Distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

The Bronze-winged Jacana breeds in India and southeast Asia. They are found worldwide within the tropical zone.

Diet

The Bronze-winged Jacana feeds on insects and other invertebrates picked from the floating vegetation or the water's surface. (Wikipedia)

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