Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria)

Identification & Behavior: ~138.5 cm (54.5 in). The Jabiru Stork is all white with a thick black and red bare neck. They have a massive black bill. In flight, the Jabiru Stork is distinguished from the similar Wood Stork by its larger size and all white (including wings) plumage.

Status: The Jabiru Stork is rare in most of Amazonia. In Southeast Peru, they appear to be seasonally uncommon along major rivers. Jabiru Storks have been reported as a vagrant in the high Andes, in coastal wetlands, and in northwestern Peru. It also occurs in Co, Br, and Bo.

Name in Spanish: Jabirú o Tuyuyo.

Sub-species: Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) Lichtenstein, 1819.

Meaning of Name: Jabiru: Tupi (Native Brazilian) yabi’ru, iambyrú= swollen neck, or very large neck. mycteria: Gr. mukterizo= large nose or beak.

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