About the Jabiru
The jabiru is a large stork found in the Americas from Mexico to Argentina, except west of the Andes. It sometimes wanders into the United States, usually in Texas, but has also been reported in Mississippi, Oklahoma and Louisiana. 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 the Tupi–Guaraní language and means "swollen neck".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Jabiru mycteria |
| Species Codes | jabiru, JABI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jabiru belong to?
The Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) belongs to the Storks family (Ciconiidae), in the order Ciconiiformes.
How can I identify the Jabiru?
The jabiru is a large stork found in the Americas from Mexico to Argentina, except west of the Andes. It sometimes wanders into the United States, usually in Texas, but has also been reported in Mississippi, Oklahoma and Louisiana. It is most common in the Pantanal region of Brazil and the Eastern C...
Where can I report a Jabiru sighting?
You can log sightings of Jabiru on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jabiru, or on iNaturalist.
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