African Jacana, A Unique Bird Found In Sub-Saharan Africa. Stock Photo

The African Jacana is a unique bird found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is known for its long toes that allow it to walk on floating vegetation and lily pads. The bird has a distinctive appearance with a brown body, yellow bill, and a black head with a white stripe above the eye. The female is larger than the male and has a polyandrous mating system where she mates with multiple males who then care for the eggs and chicks. The African Jacana feeds on insects, small fish, and other aquatic creatures. It is considered a species of least concern by the IUCN.