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Northern Jacana
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Lily-covered ponds.
Diet: Insects, seeds.
Best time to spot: Walks on floating leaves.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
Recent US sightings
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Similar birds
- Amazon KingfisherLegendary · Rivers
- American AvocetUncommon · Shallow ponds
- Belted KingfisherCommon · Rivers
- Black-necked StiltUncommon · Shallow ponds
- Great EgretCommon · Marshes
- Green HeronCommon · Ponds
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