jabiru

American  

[jab-uh-roo, jab-uh-roo] / ˈdʒæb əˌru, ˌdʒæb əˈru /

noun

1. a large stork, Jabiru mycteria, of the warmer regions of the New World.

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jabiru British  

/ ˈdʒæbɪˌruː /

noun

1. a large white tropical American stork, Jabiru mycteria , with a dark naked head and a dark bill

2. Also called: black-necked stork.   policeman bird.  a large Australian stork, Xenorhyncus asiaticus , having a white plumage, dark green back and tail, and red legs

3. another name for saddlebill

4. (not in ornithological usage) another name for wood ibis

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Etymology

Origin of jabiru

1640–50; < Portuguese < Tupi jabirú

Example Sentences

“We try to have hope to rescue the few animals we can,” veterinarian Karen Ribeiro said after treating the injured wing of a jabiru - a massive bird that is a symbol of the Pantanal.

From Washington Times

“We try to have hope to rescue the few animals we can,” veterinarian Karen Ribeiro said after treating the injured wing of a jabiru — a massive bird that is a symbol of the Pantanal.

From Seattle Times

While jabirus won’t be in the mix - those fascinating storks don’t travel - a huge nest atop a tree snag will bring a hint at their existence.

From Washington Times

Aisha correctly spelled her first word in the closing portion, “jabiru,” a large tropical American stork with a massive black bill.

From Los Angeles Times

But he was fascinated and appalled by the roadside carnage: caimans, anacondas, giant black-necked storks called jabirus and, once, a dead giant anteater with her cub, still alive, clutching her back.

From New York Times