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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lesser_jacana
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gptkbp:adaptation
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adapted to wetland life
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gptkbp:behavior
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polygamous
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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wet season
courtship displays
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gptkbp:calls_for
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varied vocalizations
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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variable
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gptkbp:color
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black and brown
sexual dimorphism
iridescent feathers
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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protected areas
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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symbol of wetlands
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gptkbp:diet
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omnivore
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gptkbp:distribution
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widespread in tropical regions
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gptkbp:egg_color
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3 to 5
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Jacanidae
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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by Linnaeus in 1766
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gptkbp:first_flight
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strong and fast
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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about 50 days
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gptkbp:foot
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long and toes
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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wading in shallow water
walking on lily pads
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gptkbp:gender
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duller colors
brighter colors
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Jacana
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gptkbp:habitat
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wetlands
shallow waters
tropical wetlands
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Northern jacana
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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22 to 25 days
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gptkbp:interacts_with
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complex social structures
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gptkbp:length
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25 to 30 cm
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gptkbp:local_names
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varies by region
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gptkbp:migration
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non-migratory
not migratory
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gptkbp:nesting
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vegetation
floating nests
influenced by water levels
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gptkbp:parent
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both parents care
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gptkbp:population_trend
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stable in some areas
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
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gptkbp:range
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gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:South_America
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:African_jacana
gptkb:Asian_jacana
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gptkbp:research
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field studies
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gptkbp:research_interest
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behavioral studies
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Jacana_spinosa
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gptkbp:social_structure
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gregarious
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gptkbp:species
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gptkb:Jacana_spinosa
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gptkbp:subspecies
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several recognized
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends nesting area
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vision
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excellent eyesight
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gptkbp:vocalization
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important for mating
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gptkbp:weight
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150 to 300 g
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gptkbp:wingspan
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50 to 60 cm
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gptkbp:wintering_range
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southern regions
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gptkbp:young
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precocial
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