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jabiru

/ˈdʒæb.ɪ.ruː/

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noun

/ˈdʒæb.ɪ.ruː/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее крупного аиста, обитающего в тёплых регионах мира, включая Австралию, Африку и Америку, обычно отличающегося своими размерами и характерным клювом.

A noun referring to a large stork found in warm regions of the world, including Australia, Africa, and the Americas, typically characterized by its size and distinctive bill.

  1. Australian StorkC1formalaustralian

    A large, mostly white stork native to Australia, known for its impressive size and distinctive black head and neck.

    ruАвстралийский аист

    • The jabiru is often seen wading in shallow wetlands across northern Australia.
    • Birdwatchers traveled far to catch a glimpse of the rare jabiru.
    • The jabiru's nest is a massive platform of sticks high in a tree.

    Synonymsblack-necked stork

  2. African StorkC1formal

    A large black-and-white stork found in tropical Africa, characterized by its red bill with a distinctive black band around the middle.

    ruАфриканский аист

    • The African jabiru uses its long bill to catch fish and frogs.
    • This species of jabiru is easily identified by the black band on its red beak.
    • During the dry season, jabirus gather near remaining water sources.

    Synonymssaddlebill

  3. American StorkC1formalamerican

    A large white stork found in warm regions of the Americas, particularly in Central and South America.

    ruАмериканский аист

    • The jabiru is the tallest flying bird found in South America.
    • In the Pantanal wetlands, the jabiru is a common and majestic sight.
    • The American jabiru builds its nest in tall trees near water.
Forms
  • jabirus plural form
  • jabirus' possessive plural form
  • jabiru's possessive singular form