Jabiru
Jabiru mycteria
The jabiru ( or ; Jabiru mycteria) is a large stork found in the Americas from Mexico to Argentina, except west of the Andes.
About the Jabiru
The jabiru ( or ; Jabiru mycteria) is a large stork found in the Americas from Mexico to Argentina, except west of the Andes. It sometimes wanders into the United States, usually in Texas, but has also been reported in Mississippi, Oklahoma and Louisiana. It is most common in the Pantanal region of Brazil and the Eastern Chaco region of Paraguay. It is the only member of the genus Jabiru. The name comes from the Tupi–Guaraní language and means "swollen neck".
Fun Facts About Jabiru
- It is the only member of the genus Jabiru.
Conservation Status
The Jabiru is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | stork |
| Genus | Jabiru |
| Species | Jabiru mycteria |
Range & Habitat
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