Comb-crested Jacana (Irediparra gallinacea)

✨ Key Features

• Distinctive red facial comb

• Long legs with very long toes

• Black, white and chestnut colouring

• Appears to walk on water (on lily pads)

🌏 Habitat

Found across northern and eastern Australia, especially in:

• Wetlands and lagoons

• Billabongs and marshes

• Areas with floating vegetation

Often seen:

• Walking across lily pads and floating plants

⚡ What Makes It Special

Its extremely long toes spread its weight, allowing it to walk across floating vegetation.

🧠 Summary

A striking wetland bird with long toes, famous for walking across lily pads as if on water.