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  1. n. A taxonomic genus within the family Ciconiidae — the jabiru.

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  • “Sixteen raptor species are found, as well as frigate bird Fregata magnifiscens, comorant Phalacrocorax spp., roseate spoonbill Ajaiai ajaja, greater flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber and jabiru Jabiru mycteria.”

    Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

  • “It is one of the most important breeding grounds for typical wetland birds such as Jabiru stork Jabiru mycteria as well as several other species of herons, ibis and ducks, which are found in enormous flocks.”

    Pantanal Conservation Complex, Brazil

  • “The mangroves are the second most important place in Mexico for endangered birds such as Jabiru, wood stork, and white ibis and are the most important site for the reproduction of the great white heron.”

    Mayan Corridor mangroves

  • “Jabirú, Jabiru mycteria formerly, Mycteria americana and Ephippiorhynchus mycteria; protonym, Ciconia mycteria, also known as the American jabiru and the jabiru stork, photographed at Belém, Brasil.”

    The Guardian: Mystery bird: jabirú, Jabiru mycteria

  • “Response: This is an adult jabirú, Jabiru mycteria.”

    The Guardian: Mystery bird: jabirú, Jabiru mycteria

  • “The number of fish and invertebrates in the mangroves has declined, and the Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) has already disappeared from the reserve, although it is considered a species in danger of extinction.”

    Ría Lagartos mangroves

  • “Among the bird species the following are the commonest: military macaw Ara militaris (VU), rufescent tinamu Crypturellus cinnamomeus, spot‑bellied bobwhite Colinus leucopogon, great curassow Crax rubra, crested guan Penelope purpurascens, blue‑winged teal Anas discors, roseate spoonbill Ajaia ajaja, thick knee Burhinus bistriatus, jabiru Jabiru mycteria (VU), ibis Eudocimus albus and laughing falcon Herpetotheres cachinans.”

    Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Costa Rica

  • “In late 2008 the company acquired Australia ' s Coogee Resources Ltd., which paved the way f or PTT Exploration to own the Montara, Jabiru and Challis fields and stakes in five exploration projects including the Cash and Maple gas field.”

    The Wall Street Journal: PTT E

  • “They include the harpy eagle Harpia harpyja, the largest raptor in South America, the savanna hawk Buteogallus meridionalis, the jabiru Jabiru mycteria, a large water bird; and the great tinamou, Tinamus major a large land bird.”

    Canaima National Park, Venezuela

  • Jabiru is basically a mining and tourist town -- only 1500 people or so.”

    North West Resources Tour

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