African Jacana (Grootlangtoon)

Actophilornis africanus (240)

Zulu name: iThandaluzibo

Other names: Lily Trotter (slang)

Equipment: Canon 40D, 100-400mm Canon lens

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African Jacana Canon 40D 400mm focal length
March 2009 Mabamba Swamp, Uganda Adult
African Jacana Canon 50D 400mm focal length 1/400 sec exposure F7.1 ISO 320
February 2010 Kruger National Park, Limpopo Adult
African Jacana Minolta Maxxum 5D 300mm focal length
November 2007 Sweni hide, Kruger Park Adult with chicks

Experiences with species

Fairly common birds on permanent water bodies in the region.