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Irediparra gallinacea

21 Comb-crested Jacana at Wollogorang, NSW

Irediparra gallinacea at Wollogorang, NSW - 31 Jan 2023
Irediparra gallinacea at Wollogorang, NSW - 31 Jan 2023
Irediparra gallinacea at Wollogorang, NSW - 31 Jan 2023
Irediparra gallinacea at Wollogorang, NSW - 31 Jan 2023
Irediparra gallinacea at Wollogorang, NSW - 31 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Irediparra gallinacea 31 Jan 2023 MatthewFrawley
Irediparra gallinacea 31 Jan 2023 JohnHurrell

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Significant sighting

Liam.m noted:
31 Jan 2023

Very rare visitor to the region, the first record as far as I am aware. Significantly south of this species usual range.

3 comments

   31 Jan 2023
Fantastic photos John and thank you for submitting this sighting to Canberra Nature Map.
   31 Jan 2023
Initially reported on eBird by Rainer Rehwinkel.
   1 Feb 2023
Nice find by Rainer. This location is a place I always stop at on any journey back from Sydney, many years the lagoon has been all dry but it has had a lot of water in recent years, which is great.

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Elatine gratioloides (Waterwort) at Wollogorang, NSW - 3 Mar 2023 by JaneR
Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Wollogorang, NSW - 10 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Wollogorang, NSW - 10 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Wollogorang, NSW - 10 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown) at Wollogorang, NSW - 10 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Wollogorang, NSW - 10 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Irediparra gallinacea (Comb-crested Jacana) at Wollogorang, NSW - 10 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Wollogorang, NSW - 9 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Wollogorang, NSW - 9 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Wollogorang, NSW - 9 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Myriophyllum crispatum (Water Millfoil) at Wollogorang, NSW - 9 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Wollogorang, NSW - 9 Feb 2023 by RodDeb
Irediparra gallinacea (Comb-crested Jacana) at Wollogorang, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by TomW
Irediparra gallinacea (Comb-crested Jacana) at Wollogorang, NSW - 2 Feb 2023 by rawshorty
Irediparra gallinacea (Comb-crested Jacana) at Wollogorang, NSW - 31 Jan 2023 by Bigfish69
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Wollogorang, NSW - 20 Dec 2022 by JaneR
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Wollogorang, NSW - 21 Oct 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Anax papuensis (Australian Emperor) at Wollogorang, NSW - 16 Feb 2022 by Margo
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Wollogorang, NSW - 24 Dec 2021 by Christine
Anisoptera (suborder) (Unidentified dragonfly) at Wollogorang, NSW - 24 Dec 2021 by Christine
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Wollogorang, NSW - 24 Dec 2021 by Christine
Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Wollogorang, NSW - 24 Dec 2021 by Christine
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Wollogorang, NSW - 24 Dec 2021 by Christine
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Wollogorang, NSW - 22 Dec 2021 by Rixon
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Wollogorang, NSW - 22 Dec 2021 by Rixon
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Wollogorang, NSW - 22 Dec 2021 by Rixon
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Wollogorang, NSW - 22 Dec 2021 by Rixon
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Wollogorang, NSW - 22 Dec 2021 by Rixon
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Wollogorang, NSW - 22 Dec 2021 by Rixon
Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Wollogorang, NSW - 20 Dec 2021 by tom.tomward@gmail.com
Circus approximans (Swamp Harrier) at Wollogorang, NSW - 17 Oct 2021 by Liam.m
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Wollogorang, NSW - 12 Oct 2021 by Steve_Bok
Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Wollogorang, NSW - 12 Oct 2021 by Steve_Bok
Biziura lobata (Musk Duck) at Wollogorang, NSW - 20 Feb 2021 by natureguy
Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Wollogorang, NSW - 25 Nov 2020 by JaneR
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Wollogorang, NSW - 25 Aug 2020 by JaneR
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Wollogorang, NSW - 24 Mar 2020 by Christine
Belenois java (Caper White) at Wollogorang, NSW - 24 Mar 2020 by Christine
Selliera radicans (Shiny Swamp-mat) at Wollogorang, NSW - 27 Feb 2020 by JaneR
Persicaria prostrata (Creeping Knotweed) at Wollogorang, NSW - 24 Feb 2020 by JaneR
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Wollogorang, NSW - 26 Jan 2016 by AaronClausen

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Species information

  • Irediparra gallinacea Scientific name
  • Comb-crested Jacana Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

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  • 31 Jan 2023 08:34 AM Recorded on
  • JohnHurrell Recorded by

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