Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Jacanas :: Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus
Described by: Scopoli (1786)
Alternate common name(s): Chinese Water-pheasant
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors
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Range
Se. Asia and the Philippines;
Two populations;
Pakistan and India n. in the Himalayas from Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh to s. China, Hainan Is. and Taiwan and s. to se. Asia, Sri Lanka and the Philippines (Calayan, Luzon, Mindoro and Mindanao).
Winters within breeding range to the Greater Sundas.
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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