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Pheasant-tailed Jacana

Hydrophasianus chirurgus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese レンカク
Chinese 水雉
Spanish Jacana colilarga
French Jacana à longue queue
German Wasserfasan
Portuguese jaçanã-rabo-de-faisão
Russian Фазанохвостая якана
Thai นกอีแจว

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pheasant-tailed Jacana?
The scientific name of Pheasant-tailed Jacana is Hydrophasianus chirurgus. It belongs to the genus Hydrophasianus.
What is the conservation status of Pheasant-tailed Jacana?
Pheasant-tailed Jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pheasant-tailed Jacana live?
Pheasant-tailed Jacana is found in Distributed across Norway and Taiwan.. Countries include Norway, Taiwan.
What family does Pheasant-tailed Jacana belong to?
Pheasant-tailed Jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) belongs to the genus Hydrophasianus, which is part of the taxonomic family Jacanidae.
Is Pheasant-tailed Jacana endangered?
No, Pheasant-tailed Jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pheasant-tailed Jacana belong to?
Pheasant-tailed Jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

Native Range — 2 Countries

Genus Hydrophasianus — 1 Species

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Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Hydrophasianus chirurgus
LC

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