Wattled Jacana look-alikes
Jacana jacana
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Northern Jacana
Jacana spinosa
Key differences
The Northern Jacana (found from Mexico to Panama) is very similar in appearance but has a yellow frontal shield and a prominent yellow spur on the bend of the wing, which the Wattled Jacana lacks. The Wattled Jacana has a red frontal shield and no wing spur.
Comb-crested Jacana
Irediparra gallinacea
Key differences
Found in Australasia, not the Americas. While also a jacana with long toes, it has a distinctive red comb-like wattle on its head and different plumage patterns (white underparts, black crown, brown back).
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