Northern Jacana

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:adaptation long toes for walking on lily pads
gptkbp:age precocial
gptkbp:airlines strong and fast
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:bodyStyle long and yellow
gptkbp:breedingSeason monogamous
wet season
both parents care for young
elaborate
gptkbp:callsFor varied and loud
gptkbp:colors black and brown
seasonal changes in plumage
iridescent green and purple
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
monitored by bird conservation organizations
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution widespread in tropical regions
gptkbp:eggColor brown with dark spots
gptkbp:family Jacanidae
gptkbp:fauna Jacana_spinosa
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 6 to 8 weeks
gptkbp:foot long and spread
gptkbp:foragingBehavior forages in shallow water
walks on floating vegetation
gptkbp:genus Jacana
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
prefers shallow freshwater habitats
gptkbp:headlights short and square
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Northern Jacana
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 22 to 25 days
gptkbp:length 25 to 30 cm
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nativeTo Central_and_South_America
gptkbp:nesting builds nests in dense vegetation
floating nest
on floating vegetation or in reeds
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators birds of prey
gptkbp:relatedPatent Gallinule
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:African_Jacana
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:territory defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive calls
gptkbp:weight 150 to 300 g
gptkbp:wingspan 50 to 60 cm