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Jabiru

Jabiru

9.9
A large stork with long legs and a very big bill that lives in wet places
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒæbɪruː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : jabirú
  • The Jabiru is known for its impressive wingspan.

Examples

  • Scientists observed several Jabirus nesting near the river during the migration season.

  • Unlike most storks, the Jabiru prefers to inhabit open wetlands and floodplains.

  • The Jabiru is known for its striking black and white plumage and impressive stature.

  • A group of Jabirus was spotted near the river.

  • The jabiru, with its impressive wingspan, can often be seen hunting for fish in shallow waters.

  • In Australia, the jabiru is a common sight near wetlands, known for its striking silhouette.

  • The jabiru stands tall on its long legs while searching for food in the marshes.

Synonyms

Jabiru mycteria
vsJabiru
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is the broader genus covering this species and others across continents

Compounds

Jabiru mycteria
  • Specialized
9.9

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

How Big

Jabiru
  • Specialized
9.9
shoebill
  • South African
9.9
stork
27 2.3
heron
11 2.0
wading bird
1 3.6

Surface Forms

Jabiru singular
Jabirus plural

Etymology

Jabiru comes from a Brazilian native word yabyru that means 'swollen neck', a name given because the bird has a big, often bare neck and a very large bill. So, to remember Jabiru, imagine a tall stork with a thick neck standing in the river, which explains why the name is used for these large storks.