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African Jacana Detail

African Jacana Detail

Close-up of an African jacana (Actophilornis africana) standing on one leg at the Schönbrunn Tiergarten in Vienna, Austria. This bird uses its long toes to distribute its weight over the aquatic vegetation it walks across when searching for food.
Galleries: Misc Birds, Vienna Zoo
Keywords: actophilornis africana, african jacana, austria, aves, bird, close-up, jacanidae, tiergarten schönbrunn, vienna zoo
Photo Location: Vienna Zoo, Vienna, Austria
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 08/18/2010
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 48°10'53.40"N 16°18'8.78"E
Picture Number: 15356