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Odd shorebird that walks around on lily pads with outrageously large feet.
VIC: Vulnerable
Indigenous: Birrnggilg, Rdirdiwaba, Didibaba, Rdirdibawaba, Djurum'djurum, Dirdibawaba, Dirdibawuba, Jirnarrarr, A-Girdibaapba
At a glance
FamilyJacanas
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatClosed forest, Grassland, Open woodland, Sparse woodland, and Waterbodies
Best timeReported across most months in Queensland, with no narrow seasonal peak.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by James Lambert
Range map
Range map
1393visible hotspots
86643visible records
5states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Adult has coral-red comb on forehead.
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