About the Bronze-winged Jacana
The Bronze-winged Jacana (Metopidius indicus) is a species of bird in the Jacanas family (Jacanidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 8 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code brwjac1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Jacanas (Jacanidae) |
| Species | Metopidius indicus |
| Species Codes | brwjac1, BWJA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bronze-winged Jacana belong to?
The Bronze-winged Jacana (Metopidius indicus) belongs to the Jacanas family (Jacanidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Bronze-winged Jacana?
The Bronze-winged Jacana is a member of the Jacanas family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Bronze-winged Jacana sighting?
You can log sightings of Bronze-winged Jacana on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brwjac1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Jacanas 8 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
8
Species in Family
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