AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 11 November 2014 | Views [170] | View Larger Image
Also known as 'The Jesus Bird' for it's ability to seemingly walk on water, the Comb Crested Jacana moves gracefully on floating aquatic vegetation with large toes and claws. If threatened by predators they will submerge to escape.
Tags: irediparra gallinacea, field guide to birds of australia pizzey and knig