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C/S: |
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Northern Jacana |
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Jacana spinosa |
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Av. Size: |
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8 in (20 cm) |
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Sounds: |
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cackles, chatters, rasps (Peterson) |
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Identifying Characteristics: |
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(somewhat claw-like) large yellow feet enabling them to walk on aquatic vegetation, black body with yellow bill, black head, chestnut back |
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Range: |
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coastal Mexico to Panama; Islands of Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica |
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Habitat: |
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wetlands |
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Other Info/Notes on Photo: |
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referred to as "Jesus Bird" for its ability to walk on water |
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