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African Jacana
CollinBax

African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus)

The toes are very long and widely splayed so that the bird can walk on lilies and other floating vegetation. It is also useful for soft muddy bottoms. Note the long hind toe. It is one of two species of jacanas in sub Sahara Africa.
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Habitat
Wetland with floating verertation like water lilies hence the big feet to ditribute the weight when it walks on top of the lilies.
Location
Kruger Park RSA
Date taken
16-08-2008
Scientific name
Actophilornis africanus
Equipment used
Olumpus E-510 Sigma 50-500 Bigma
rrdjserv
This is a cool bird and a sweet shot. I like the fact that the leg is raised and the foot shows. Also great exposure.
 

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Africa
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