Lesser Jacana
Microparra capensis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Jacanas (Jacanidae)
- Order
- Charadriiformes
Overview
The lesser jacana (Microparra capensis) is a wader in the family Jacanidae and can be found in Africa. It can be recognized by its long legs and claws that allow it to walk on aquatic vegetation – although it is not to be confused with the larger African Jacana. The lesser jacana is insectivorous. Its conservation status is of least concern.
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Range and habitat
Lakes, ponds, and marshes of sub-Saharan Africa from Mali eastward to Ethiopia and southward to Namibia and southeastern Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Lesser 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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