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Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria)  Jabiru,Jabiru mycteria Click/tap to enlarge

Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria)

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The Jabiru is a large stork found in the Americas from Mexico to Argentina, except west of the Andes. It is most common in the Pantanal region of Brazil and the Eastern Chaco region of Paraguay. It is the only member of the genus ''Jabiru''. The name comes from a Tupi–Guaraní language and means "swollen neck".

Similar species: Storks
Species identified by stephen whittaker
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By stephen whittaker

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Uploaded Jan 19, 2014. Captured Aug 10, 2008 21:08.
  • NIKON D70
  • f/6.3
  • 10/2500s
  • 310mm