Jabiru
Jabiru mycteria
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<birdfyi-bird slug="jabiru-mycteria"></birdfyi-bird>The Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (cigüeñas), within the order Ciconiiformes (cigüeñas). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 128,2 cm | 50.5 in |
| Peso | 6164,5 g | 217.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 60 days. Fledging: 80-95 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Ciconiiformes (Cigüeñas) |
| Familia | Ciconiidae (Cigüeñas) |
| Genus | Jabiru |
| Especies | Jabiru mycteria |
Distribution
Jabiru has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ciconiidae family