Madagascar Jacana
Actophilornis albinucha
ENEndangered Endemic to Madagascar
- Family
- Jacanas (Jacanidae)
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Overview
The Madagascar jacana (Actophilornis albinucha) is a species of bird in the family Jacanidae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
It is not wary of human activity, but it is hypothesized to be avoidant of the common moorhen. It inhabits different sites within Madagascar during wet versus dry season.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Lakes, ponds, and marshes of western and northern Madagascar.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Madagascar jacana
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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