Pheasant-tailed Jacana in its Gorgeous Breeding Plumage

A short walk through the rice fields gave me the chance to see many birds changing their feathers, signaling the start of the breeding season. For instance, the Pheasant-tailed Jacana I captured in this video is absolutely stunning. Although this bird is shy and good at hiding, its beautiful plumage stood out even through the tall grass. I've also included some additional images and interesting facts about this bird from the internet in this video.
Pheasant-tailed Jacanas are fascinating birds with several unique traits. Here are some fun facts about them:
Sex Role Reversal: In Pheasant-tailed Jacana species, the typical gender roles are reversed. The females are larger, more colorful, and dominant, while the males take on the responsibility of incubating the eggs and caring for the chicks.
Amazing Feet: These birds have long toes and claws that allow them to walk on floating vegetation, earning them the nickname "Lily-trotters." Their feet distribute their weight evenly, preventing them from sinking into the water.
Breeding Plumage: During the breeding season, Pheasant-tailed Jacanas develop strikingly long tail feathers, resembling a pheasant's tail, which they use to attract mates.
Polyandry: This species practices polyandry, meaning one female mates with multiple males. Each male builds a nest, incubates the eggs, and raises the chicks.
Color Change: Outside of the breeding season, Pheasant-tailed Jacanas have a simpler plumage. However, during the breeding season, they molt into a beautiful, more vibrant plumage.
Habitat: These birds are usually found in shallow lakes, marshes, and wetlands across South and Southeast Asia. They prefer areas with abundant floating vegetation.
Diet: Pheasant-tailed Jacanas primarily feed on insects and other invertebrates, which they pick off the surface of water plants. They also eat seeds and plant material.
Flight: While they are not known for long-distance flying, Pheasant-tailed Jacanas are capable of strong, direct flight and can cover short distances quickly.
Camouflage: When threatened, these birds often flatten themselves against the water's surface, blending in with the vegetation to avoid detection by predators.
Name Origin: The name "jacana" comes from a native South American language and refers to the group of wading birds that includes this species. The "pheasant-tailed" part describes the bird's distinctive tail feathers.
Attribution:
My special thanks to the owners of images used in this video:
H yamaguchi, via Wikimedia Commons
Charles J. Sharp, via Wikimedia Commons
Tisha Mukherjee, via Wikimedia Commons
Uajith, via Wikimedia Commons
Hari K Patibanda, via Wikimedia Commons
Shino jacob koottanad, via Wikimedia Commons