Jambo 🐦 Birds
African jacana
Actophilornis africanus
Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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KrugerUncommon
Masai MaraUncommon
AmboseliUncommon
TsavoUncommon
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Its huge toes let it walk on water lilies.
Tracker tip
🎯 The male incubates and raises the chicks.
Where to see it
Kruger : uncommon · Masai Mara : uncommon · Amboseli : uncommon · Tsavo : uncommon
FAQ
Where can I see a african jacana on safari?
The african jacana lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (uncommon).
How do I recognise a african jacana?
Its huge toes let it walk on water lilies. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Actophilornis africanus) offline.