Scientific Name - Hydrophasianus chirurgus Scopoli, 1786


  • Group
  • Sub-group
  • Family
  • Common names
    Savul-diyasana (S) Pheasant-tailed Jacana (E)
  • Habitat
    Water associated
  • Origin
    Native
  • National conservation status
    LC-Least Concern
  • Legal status
  • Similar species
  • All vernacular names
Hydrophasianus chirurgus Scopoli, 1786

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