african jacana, actophilornis africanus, boasts striking aquatic adaptions for survival

african jacana actophilornis africanus boasts striking aquatic adaptions survival wetlands water bird species africa long legs feeding walking floating lily pads floatability breed nests build mate polyandrous males incubate eggs chicks parental care herbaceous vegetation omnivorous diet insects invertebrates snails small fish seeds plants marsh wetland wading foraging tropics conservation threatened