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Jabiru

Jabiru mycteria

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
128,2 cm
Gewicht
6164,5 g
Familie
Ciconiidae
Ordnung
Ciconiiformes

The Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (störche), within the order Ciconiiformes (störche). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 128.2 cm and a weight of 6.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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130–140 cm, wingspan 230–280 cm. Massive white stork; naked black head with vivid red collar at base of neck; huge black upturned bill. Ranges from Mexico to Argentina; commonest in Pantanal and llanos. Feeds on fish, frogs, and snakes. Nests solitarily on tall palms. South America's tallest flying bird.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 128,2 cm 50.5 in
Gewicht 6164,5 g 217.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Incubation: 60 days. Fledging: 80-95 days.

Gelegegröße

2-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Ciconiiformes (Störche)
Familie Ciconiidae (Störche)
Genus Jabiru
Arten Jabiru mycteria

Distribution

Jabiru has been recorded in 4 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Jabiru endangered?
The Jabiru has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Jabiru nest?
Incubation: 60 days. Fledging: 80-95 days.
How big is the Jabiru?
The Jabiru has a wingspan of 128.2 cm, weight of 6164.5 g.
What order and family does the Jabiru belong to?
The Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.

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