Actophilornis Collection

Discover the grace and adaptability of the White-faced Whistling Duck (Actophilornis africanus) in flight, soaring above the Allahein River in The Gambia (Picture No

Flock of White-faced whistling duck (Actophilornis africanus) in flight, Allahein River, The Gambia

Actophilornis Collection: Two adult African jacanas (Actophilornis africanus) flying over reedbeds, Selinda Spillway

Two adult African jacanas (Actophilornis africanus) flying over reedbeds, Selinda Spillway, northern Botswana

Actophilornis Collection: Picture No. 10887259

Picture No. 10887259
African Jacana - In search of food at the lakeshore - the extremely long toes and nails enable it to walk over floating vegetation (Actophilornis africanus) Date:

Actophilornis Collection: Picture No. 10887260

Picture No. 10887260
African Jacana - Investigates a bale of grass for food at the lakeshore - extremely long toes and nails enable it to walk over floating vegetation (Actophilornis africanus) Date:

Actophilornis Collection: Picture No. 10887258

Picture No. 10887258
African Jacana - In search of food at the lakeshore - the extremely long toes and nails enable it to walk over floating vegetation (Actophilornis africanus) Date:

Actophilornis Collection: Picture No. 10887261

Picture No. 10887261
African Jacana - stretching exercise at the lakeshore - the extremely long toes and nails enable it to walk over floating vegetation (Actophilornis africanus) Date:

African Jacana, is well Adapted for walking on lilies

African Jacana, note the foot which is well Adapted for walking on lilies and the fish in its bill

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Discover the grace and adaptability of the White-faced Whistling Duck (Actophilornis africanus) in flight, soaring above the Allahein River in The Gambia (Picture No. 10887259). These social waterfowl are known for their distinctive white faces and whistling calls. In another scene, two adult African Jacanas (Actophilornis africanus) take flight over the reedbeds of Selinda Spillway (Picture No. 10887260). The African Jacana, also known as the "Lily-trotter," is a remarkable bird, with feet perfectly adapted for walking on lily pads (Picture No. 10887258). Observe the intricate detail of their webbed toes, which allow them to effortlessly navigate the water's surface (Picture No. 10887261). As they search for food, African Jacanas use their long, pointed bills to spear fish and other aquatic prey (Picture No. 10887258 & 10887261). Their unique foot structure and fishing skills make them a fascinating sight in their natural habitat.