African Jacana Walking Across Water Lilies

An African jacana steps across floating water lilies in the wetlands of the Chobe River, Botswana. Its exceptionally long toes distribute its weight across the vegetation, creating the impression that this distinctive African waterbird is walking on water.

Photograph by Leen van der Slik, FPSSA

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Species: African jacana
Behaviour: walking
Location: Chobe River, Botswana, South Africa
Photographer: Leen van der Slik, FPSSA
Camera: SONY ILCE-1
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Dimensions: 3313 × 2656 px
Orientation: landscape
Capture date: 30 April 2022
Format: JPEG

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African jacana Actophilornis africanus jacana waterbird wading bird African bird Chobe River Botswana Southern Africa water lilies lily pads wetland

Photographer: Leen van der Slik, FPSSA
Copyright owner: © Leen van der Slik
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African Jacana Walking Across Water Lilies

Photograph details

Species: African jacana
Behaviour: walking
Location: Chobe River, Botswana, South Africa
Photographer: Leen van der Slik, FPSSA
Camera: SONY ILCE-1
Lens: FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
Dimensions: 3313 × 2656 px
Orientation: landscape
Capture date: 30 April 2022
Format: JPEG

Photographer: Leen van der Slik, FPSSA
Licensed by: OSEA Wildlife Media

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Estimated licence fee$29

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