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🦩 A large stork 🦩 A stork with red bill
jabiru

jabiru

9.9
A large black-and-white stork with a red bill and a black band found in tropical Africa
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒæbɪruː/
  • South African
translation icon : jabirú
  • The wetlands are home to the rare jabiru, easily recognized by its striking bill.

Examples

  • The jabiru is often seen near wetlands.

  • We spotted a jabiru standing motionless at the water's edge, waiting for prey.

  • Birdwatchers travel from afar to catch a glimpse of the elusive jabiru in its natural habitat.

  • Look at that jabiru soaring above the trees!

  • The jabiru is known for its impressive height and striking red bill, making it a unique sight in the wetlands of Africa.

  • In tropical Africa, the jabiru can often be seen wading through shallow waters in search of fish and other prey.

  • During my trip to the savannah, I spotted a jabiru standing gracefully near the riverbank, showcasing its distinctive black-and-white plumage.

Synonyms

saddlebill
vsjabiru
  • South African
1 9.9

A large black and white stork with a bright red bill and a black band

is the formal or alternate name instead of the common one
Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
vsjabiru
  • Specialized
9.9

A large black and white stork with a red bill and a black band found in tropical Africa

is the common English name rather than the scientific form

Compounds

Jabiru mycteria
  • Specialized
9.9

A large white stork with a very large black beak that lives in warm parts of the Americas

Surface Forms

jabiru singular
jabirus plural

Etymology

Jabiru was taken from the same Tupi word yabiru meaning 'swollen neck' and was later used by travellers for a similar large stork in Africa with a red and black bill. So the name can refer to different big storks in different places because they look alike.