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When: July 19, 2020

Where: Vogelpark Avifauna Alphen aan de Rijn, The Netherlands

The best part of being a photographer is that you're always up for surprises. And even in zoos, you can be surprised by what you might see - even if the animal in question is part of the zoo's collection.

This stunning Wattled Jacana was in a high spot, and it looked so beautiful I don't think we'd ever consciously seen one before.

Species: Wattled Jacana (Leljacana)

Latin name: Jacana Jacana

Originates from South America.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…In all Jacanas, the males takes responsibility of the incubation of the eggs, with two eggs held between the wing an d the breast.

…Female Jacanas are polyandrous – they will breed with several males and protect the nests of up to four mates.

…Juvenile Jacanas can always be identified by the presence of white in their plumage.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

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More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery | zoo photography Instagram | cat lovers’ Instagram | Facebook | WIXsite | WildlifeReferencePhotos

Description

When: July 19, 2020

Where: Vogelpark Avifauna Alphen aan de Rijn, The Netherlands

The best part of being a photographer is that you're always up for surprises. And even in zoos, you can be surprised by what you might see - even if the animal in question is part of the zoo's collection.

This stunning Wattled Jacana was in a high spot, and it looked so beautiful I don't think we'd ever consciously seen one before.

Species: Wattled Jacana (Leljacana)

Latin name: Jacana Jacana

Originates from South America.

Current status: Least Concern

Did you know:

…In all Jacanas, the males takes responsibility of the incubation of the eggs, with two eggs held between the wing an d the breast.

…Female Jacanas are polyandrous – they will breed with several males and protect the nests of up to four mates.

…Juvenile Jacanas can always be identified by the presence of white in their plumage.

© Mouselemur Photography • Portegiesje

Our work is copyrighted. Do not reproduce, copy edit, publish, transmit or upload in any way without our written permission.

Send us a note or chat message if you want to use our work as a reference.

More photos from Mouselemur : DeviantArt Gallery | zoo photography Instagram | cat lovers’ Instagram | Facebook | WIXsite | WildlifeReferencePhotos