The Wattled Jacana is a common resident of wetlands in T&T. Young birds are mostly white. Wattled Jacanas are also called “lily trotters” as their long toes spread their weight, allowing them to comfortably walk over floating vegetation.
The Wattled Jacana is a common resident of wetlands in T&T. Young birds are mostly white. Wattled Jacanas are also called “lily trotters” as their long toes spread their weight, allowing them to comfortably walk over floating vegetation.