Jabiru
A species of Jabirus Scientific name : Jabiru mycteria Genus : Jabirus
Jabiru, A species of Jabirus
Botanical name: Jabiru mycteria
Genus: Jabirus
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Description
The jabiru is the tallest flying bird found in South America and Central America, often standing nearly the same height as the flightless and thus much heavier American rhea. For the continent, it also has the second largest wingspan, after the Andean condor (that is, excluding the great albatross occasionally found off the coast of southern South America). The adult jabiru is 120–140 cm (47–55 in) long, 2.3–2.8 m (7.5–9.2 ft) across the wings, and can weigh 4.3–9 kg (9.5–19.8 lb). Sexual dimorphism is high, possibly the highest of any stork, with males being about 25% larger than females. Males weigh an average of 6.89 kg (15.2 lb) whereas females weigh an average of 5.22 kg (11.5 lb). Large males may stand as tall as 1.53 m (5.0 ft). The beak, which measures 25–35 cm (9.8–13.8 in), is black and broad, slightly upturned, ending in a sharp point. Among other standard measurements, the tail measures 20–25 cm (7.9–9.8 in), the tarsus measures 28.5–39 cm (11.2–15.4 in) long and the wing chord measures 58.5–73 cm (23.0–28.7 in). The plumage is mostly white, but the head and upper neck are featherless and black, with a featherless red stretchable pouch at the base. The sexes are similar in appearance but the male is larger, which can be noticeable when the sexes are together. While it can give the impression of being an ungainly bird on the ground, the jabiru is a powerful and graceful flier. 
Size
122-145 cm (48-57 in)
Life Expectancy
27-36 years
Feeding Habits
Jabiru primarily feed on aquatic animals such as fish, frogs, snakes, insects, young caimans, and turtles. Jabiru predominantly forage in wetlands, utilizing their tall stature and strong beak to snatch prey. Noteworthy is their inclination for tactile hunting over visual cues.
Habitat
The jabiru thrives in expansive wetland environments, such as large freshwater marshes and savannas, as well as the open llanos. Preferring landscapes dotted with water bodies, they inhabit ranchlands with ponds, and coastal areas like estuaries. These birds are commonly found along the banks of substantial rivers and lakes, where trees are sparse. Adept at utilizing human-altered habitats, they frequent flooded agricultural lands and rice fields, adjusting their preferences for shallow pools in dry seasons to deeper flooded fields when rains are abundant.
Dite type
Carnivorous
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Species Status
Jabiru are widespread but not abundant in any area. They are considered a species of least concern by the IUCN, an improvement from a status of near threatened in 1988. Jabiru gained protected status in Belize in 1973. Since then, their numbers in that area have slowly risen. They have been granted protected status by the U.S. Migratory Bird Act.
Scientific Classification
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