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    Jacanidae – Jacanas

    Known for their extended toes and toenails that help them spread out their weight efficiently

    Jacanidae is a family of tropical waders. They may be found in tropical areas all over the world. Their extended toes and toenails assist them in spreading their weight out when grazing on floating or semi-emergent watery plants. They’re also one of the few bird species with bigger females. Numerous species have harems of males throughout the mating season, with males fully responsible for incubating eggs and caring for the young.

    They may be found in tropical areas all over the world. Their extended toes and toenails assist them in spreading their weight out when grazing on floating or semi-emergent watery plants. They’re also one of the few bird species with bigger females. Numerous species have harems of males throughout the mating season, with males fully responsible for incubating eggs and caring for young.