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Lesser Jacana
Dwergljakana · Microparra capensis
A dainty, dove-sized relative of the African Jacana with very long toes that spread its weight across floating plants. It is much paler, with a rusty cap and no blue bill shield, and is easily missed as it picks insects from lily pads. Shy and uncommon, it favours quiet, lily-covered backwaters.
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Much smaller and paler than the African Jacana, with no blue bill shield and a rusty crown; shows white wing-trailing edges in flight.
Where to see it in Kruger
Creeps among floating waterlilies on quiet, well-vegetated pans and dam corners.
Did you know
It is so light that it can walk right across floating lily leaves without sinking.
Often confused with
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