noun
jacana; lily-trotter
Refers to jacana birds, especially the pheasant-tailed jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus). A specialist term; in everyday contexts, the katakana form レンカク is used.
レンカクは長い足で水草の上を歩く。
The jacana walks on aquatic plants with its long legs.
The name レンカク (蓮角) literally means 'lotus horn', likely from the bird's appearance or habitat. The exact derivation is uncertain.