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Comb-crested Jacana |
Sightings
One Comb-crested Jacana was seen by us in the Northern Territory, walking on the leaves of water lilies. When near water level, i.e. not seeing the leaves just under the water's surface, one can easily understand how the Jacana came by its nickname "Jesusbird".
Photos
Jacana walking on the leaves of water lilies (click on image for larger version)