Northern Jacana
Shore Birds
Figure 14 - Northern Jacana
These birds have a lovely wing pattern, and often display it by holding the wings aloft for a moment after landing.
These birds are also well adapted for life on floating vegetation. Notice the length of the toes on the young bird at the top of this picture. The long toes distribute the weight of the bird across a large area enabling the bird to walk on floating vegetation without falling through.
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