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Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) The largest flying bird in South America, this Jabiru in the Pantanal is looking for small ponds in the dry season that allow for easy fishing. Brazil,Jabiru,Jabiru mycteria,Pantanal,Stork Click/tap to enlarge

Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria)

The largest flying bird in South America, this Jabiru in the Pantanal is looking for small ponds in the dry season that allow for easy fishing.

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The Jabiru

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".

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Similar species: Storks
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 15, 2011. Captured Oct 15, 2011 10:24.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/3200s
  • ISO1250
  • 400mm