A charming photograph capturing a mother Pheasant-tailed jacana sheltering her chicks beneath her wing has been shared, highlighting the species' distinctive protective behaviour. The birds tuck their young underneath their wings to shield them from predators as well as rain and harsh weather, offering a rare glimpse into the nurturing habits of this striking wetland species. The image invites viewers to try to spot how many chicks are hidden in the mother's plumage.

The photographs were taken by 24-year-old Arpan Hanra at a lake in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, India. Pheasant-tailed jacanas are notable for their elongated toes and nails, which let them walk across floating vegetation, earning them the nickname "Jesus bird" for appearing to walk on water. They feed on small insects and invertebrates in the ponds they inhabit, and are unusual among birds for being polyandrous, with females mating with multiple males who then take on most of the nest-building, incubating and chick-rearing duties.