Least Concern
Jabiru
Jabiru mycteria
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About
The jabiru is a large stork and one of the tallest flying birds in the Americas. They have a distinctive black neck and head with a red throat pouch.
Habitat
Wetlands, marshes, and rivers of Central and South America
Diet
Carnivorous - fish, frogs, snakes, small mammals, and carrion
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Fun Facts
- Jabirus stand up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall with a wingspan of up to 8 feet (2.4 meters).
- They build massive stick nests, often in the tops of tall trees.
- Jabirus are considered sacred in some indigenous cultures of South America.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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