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The Jabiru Jabiru mycteria, is a large stork found in the Americas from Mexico to Argentina. 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 aTuppo-Guarani language and means "swollen neck".
The Jabiru is the tallest flying bird found in South America and Central America often standing around the same height as the flightless and much heavier American Rhea. It has the second largest wingspan, after the Andean Condor. The adult Jabiru 47–55 inches and 7.5–9.2 ft across the wings. Large males may stand as tall as 5.0 ft. The beak, which measures 9.8–14 inches, is black and broad, slightly upturned, ending in a sharp point. The plumage is mostly white, but the head and upper neck are featherless and black, with a featherless red stretchable pouch at the base. The sexes are similar in appearance but the male is larger, which can be noticeable when the sexes are together. While it can give the impression of being an ungainly bird on the ground, the Jabiru is a powerful and graceful flier.
These were photographed at Hacienda Solimar, Costa Rica. Coming home in the evening on one road we were close enough to almost touch them.

Jabiru

Jabiru 7990

Jabiru 8020

Jabiru 8021

Jabiru 7301

Jabiru 8023

Jabiru 8026

Jabiru 8049

Jabiru 8050 2

Jabiru 8050

Jabiru 8055

Jabiru, Wood Storks and Egrets 7419

Jabiru 7275