Irediparra gallinacean, is known also as the lotusbird, the lilytrotter and even, by some, as the Jesus bird, for its ability, apparently, to 'walk on water'.
You can see how they got their nickname Lily Trotters as the Jacanas literally walk around on floating vegetation, such as these waterlily pads!
It's a precarious task to walk on these unstable surfaces and the birds are equipped with extra large legs, feet and toes ( 75mill long) to enable them to do so.
Taken on fast shutter as they move so swiftly.
