jabiru

• Substantivo que designa uma grande ave pernalta da família dos ciconiídeos, encontrada em regiões quentes da América, África e Austrália, conhecida pelo tamanho avantajado e pelo bico robusto.

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.

   Cegonha-australiana

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblack-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.

   Jaburu-africano

   • 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.

   Sinônimossaddlebill

3. American StorkC1formalamerican

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

   Jaburu-americano

   • 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.