Introduction: The Bronze-winged Jacana

The Bronze-winged Jacana, also known as the Lotusbird or the Jesusbird, is a fascinating waterbird found in the wetlands of Asia, Africa, and South America. This bird is named after its striking bronze-colored wings, which are visible during flight. It is one of the most unique and interesting birds in the world, with its long toes adapted for walking on floating vegetation and its ability to lay its eggs on lily pads.

Taxonomy and Distribution of the Species

The scientific name of the Bronze-winged Jacana is Metopidius indicus. It belongs to the family Jacanidae, which includes eight species of wading birds. The Bronze-winged Jacana is distributed across tropical and sub-tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America. In Asia, it is found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. In Africa, it is found in Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, and parts of sub-Saharan Africa. In South America, it is found in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It is a highly adaptable species and can be found in a variety of wetland habitats, including lakes, ponds, marshes, and rice paddies.