THE J AC AN A. 



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the female evince the tenderest mutual attachment ; once united, 

 they part no more during life. They make their nest in a clump of 

 flags or other aquatic plants, in which are laid four or five eggs, 



Fig. 117. Horned Screamer. 



which are sat on during the night only, the temperature produced by 

 a tropical sun supplying the necessary warmth. As soon as hatched 

 the young ones leave the nest, and are able to follow their parents. 



The Common Jacana (Parra jacana, Fig. 116) is black, with 

 neck and shoulders of a reddish brown, and green wing-feathers. 



