Madagascar Jacana
Actophilornis albinucha
Silhouette: Burton Robert, USFWS · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCharadriiformes (Shorebirds and Allies)
- FamilyJacanidae (Jacanas)
- GenusActophilornis (African and Madagascar Jacanas)
- SpeciesActophilornis albinucha (Madagascar Jacana)
About the Madagascar Jacana
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. Female Madagascar jacanas are significantly larger than males. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Madagascar Jacana in Ankarafantsika National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankarafantsika National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Madagascar Jacana in Ankarafantsika National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Madagascar Jacana sighting in Ankarafantsika National Park, based on 146 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Madagascar Jacana in Ankarafantsika National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Madagascar Jacana in Ankarafantsika National Park in our monthly data.