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  The Belize Zoo - Jabiru Stork
The Jabiru Stork is a very rare bird and is endangered throughout tis range.
One of the largest birds in the New World, the Jabiru stands 5 feet tall and has a wingspan of 8 feet.
The largest number of jabiru counted in Belize is 24.
www.belizezoo.org /zoo/zoo/birds/jab/jab1.html   (152 words)

  
  Jabiru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) is a large stork found in the Americas from Mexico to Argentina, except west of the Andes.
The adult Jabiru may be 1.15 m tall, with a 2.60 m wingspan, and may weigh up to 8 kg.
The Jabiru lives in large groups near rivers and ponds, and eats prodigious quantities of fish, mollusks, and amphibians.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jabiru   (410 words)

  
 FanFiction.Net : Dictionary & Thesaurus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
jabir['u], jabur['u].] (Zool.) One of several large wading birds of the genera Mycteria and Xenorhynchus, allied to the storks in form and habits.
[1913 Webster] Note: The American jabiru (Mycteria Americana) is white, with the head and neck fl and nearly bare of feathers.
The African jabiru (Mycteria Senegalensis or Ephippiorhynchus, Senegalensis) has the neck, head, wing coverts, and tail, fl, and is called also saddle-billed stork.
www.fanfiction.net /dictionary.php?word=Jabiru   (116 words)

  
 Jabiru Stork   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Jabiru storks nest in the tall trees of coastal lagoons and savannas in Belize.
Jabirus have wingspans of 8 feet and stand 5 feet tall.
The jabiru's long bill is perfectly designed to catch fish, frogs and reptiles in shallow waters.
www.earthsbirthday.org /biggift/rftour/key/jabiru.html   (71 words)

  
 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CARIBBEAN COASTAL WETLANDS OF NICARAGUA AND HONDURAS TO CENTRAL AMERICAN POPULATIONS OF ...
Jabirus were typically soli- tary and in pairs, though a single flock of four was seen.
Of the six Jabiru nests we found, one had large young, three had medium sized young, one was apparently incubating, and one was standing on a com- plete nest platform with no eggs or young in the nest.
We document a previously unrecorded population of Jabiru Storks (Jabiru mycteria) breeding in both areas, with densities of 0.05 and 0.16 birds/km 2, respectively.
elibrary.unm.edu /sora/JFO/v068n02/p0287-p0295.html   (6036 words)

  
 A Jabiru (Jabiru Mycteria) Specimen from Texas
In 1971 an immature Jabiru remained on the King Ranch, Kleberg County, from 18 August to 8 September; it was observed and photographed by several persons (Hauke and Kiel 1973).
Jabirus nest with or near Wood Storks in the State of Campeche, and possibly in Tabasco (A. Sprunt IV, in litt.).
Sprunt states that "Jabiru's are not all that uncommon in the big marshes in Tabasco and Campeche.
elibrary.unm.edu /sora/Auk/v095n03/p0611-p0612.html   (533 words)

  
 jabiru - definition by dict.die.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
jabiru n 1: large mostly white Australian stork [syn: policeman bird, fl-necked stork, Xenorhyncus asiaticus] 2: large fl-and-white stork of tropical Africa; its red bill has a fl band around the middle [syn: saddlebill, Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis] 3: large white stork of warm regions of the world especially America [syn: Jabiru mycteria]
Note: The American jabiru (Mycteria Americana) is white, with the head and neck fl and nearly bare of feathers.
The African jabiru (Mycteria, or Ephippiorhynchus, Senegalensis) has the neck, head, wing coverts, and tail, fl, and is called also saddle-billed stork.
dict.die.net /jabiru   (140 words)

  
 Storks
Jabiru forms life-long pair bonds and often reuse the huge nest from year to year.
Jabiru mycteria nest and adult was in the Brazilian Pantanal in Aug 1999.
Mycteria leucocephala colony was at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India, in Aug 1978.
www.montereybay.com /creagrus/storks.html   (908 words)

  
 Mangoverde World Bird Guide Species Page: Jabiru
Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Storks :: Jabiru
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Please select "Mangoverde World Bird Guide" to view the entire bird site.
www.mangoverde.com /birdsound/spec/spec22-16.html   (73 words)

  
 Birds of Ambergris Caye-Bird Watching with Bubba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Jabiru is the largest flying bird in the Americas, standing over 5 1/2 feet tall with a wingspan of over 8 feet.
The Jabiru have a well-developed throat pouch or "crop' as it is sometimes called.
As the Jabiru eats its daily variety of mice, lizard or fish, the food collects at the base of the throat.
www.belize1.com /birds/birdwatchbubba6.html   (508 words)

  
 Country Energy - jabiru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Although the jabiru is traditional in Australian literature, it is not an aboriginal name as is often supposed (the official name for the species is fl-necked stork).
Jabirus have a massive bill, long bright red legs and boldly marked fl-and-white plumage - iridescent on the head and neck.
The Jabiru's nest is a huge structure made of sticks and is usually placed high in a tall and secluded tree.
www.countryenergy.com.au /internet/cewebpub.nsf/Content/Jabiru   (413 words)

  
 USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center: Research Descriptions
The Jabiru Stork (Jabiru mycteria) is a solitary breeder wading bird that occurs in neotropical wetlands from southern Mexico to northern Argentina.
The Jabiru Stork is included in the list of protected migratory birds by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (50 CFR 10) and, as tropical Ciconiidae species presents a restricted migration pattern (Luthin, 1986).
The specific objectives are: - to determine the level of genetic variability and genetic differentiation of the three current populations of Jabiru Stork on the American continent; - to make inferences through the NCA about the historical events operating at the population level.
fresc.usgs.gov /research/StudyDetail.asp?Study_ID=492   (1022 words)

  
 Jabiru - definition from Biology-Online.org
(Science: ornithology) One of several large wading birds of the genera Mycteria and Xenorhynchus, allied to the storks in form and habits.
The American jabiru (Mycteria Americana) is white, with the head and neck fl and nearly bare of feathers.
The african jabiru (Mycteria, or Ephippiorhynchus, Senegalensis) has the neck, head, wing coverts, and tail, fl, and is
www.biology-online.org /dictionary/Jabiru   (163 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The distribution of 81 observations of the Jabiru, Jabiru mycteria, in Suriname
The distribution of breeding observations for the different months of Jabiru, Jabiru mycteria in Suriname.
Most observations are about nest with eggs, some about fledglings, or feeding at a nest or the building of a nest.
webserv.nhl.nl /~ribot/php4/ov.php4?Jamy   (255 words)

  
 jabiru - Definition, Synonyms, and Reference from OnPedia.com
jabiru - Definition, Synonyms, and Reference from OnPedia.com
jabiru - large fl-and-white stork of tropical Africa; its red bill has a fl band around the middle
jabiru - large white stork of warm regions of the world especially America
www.onpedia.com /dictionary/jabiru   (84 words)

  
 Earth Life Forms: JABIRU MYCTERIA@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) is found from Central America south thru most of South America to northern Argentina.
(The species name for the Jabiru is the same as the genus name for its North American relative.) The large size, white body, and dark head...
This material is published under license from the publisher through ProQuest Information and Learning Company, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:41306662&refid=ip_encyclopedia_hf   (115 words)

  
 Storks White Stork White Stork Scientific classification Scientific classification ...
Storks White Stork White Stork Scientific classification Scientific classification msg:regnum:Animal Animalia msg:Phylum:Chordata Chordata msg:Classis:Aves Aves msg:Ordo: Ciconiiformes Ciconiiformes msg:Familia:"Ciconiidae" Genera Genera "Mycteria" "Anastomus" "Ciconia" "Ephippiorhynchus" "Jabiru" "Leptoptilus" The "storks" are large, long-legged, long-necked wading bird birds with long stout bills.
Phoenicopteridae flamingo flamingos The species are: Genus "Mycteria"
Wood Stork Wood Stork, "Mycteria americana" :: Genus "Ciconia"
www.biodatabase.de /stork   (321 words)

  
 Ageing, longevity, and life history of Jabiru mycteria
Ageing, longevity, and life history of Jabiru mycteria
There is an anecdotal report of one animal living for 36 years at Amsterdam Zoo.
In case you find missing or incorrect information in an entry, please contact us.
genomics.senescence.info /species/entry.php?species=Jabiru_mycteria   (82 words)

  
 Definition of jabiru - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Etymology: New Latin, from Portuguese jaburu, jabiru, from Tupi jamburú, jamurú
: a large tropical American stork (Jabiru mycteria) with a massive fl bill
For More Information on "jabiru" go to Britannica.com
www.bonus.com /contour/merriam_webster/http@@/www.m-w.com/dictionary/jabiru   (66 words)

  
 Jabiru - Jabiru mycteria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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Click here to view more images of the Jabiru
Search the gallery for photos of the Jabiru
www.birdforum.net /bird_view.php?bid=4267   (97 words)

  
 Palo Verde Wetlands Tour by Aventuras Arenal, La Fortuna
After boarding the boat, that will takes us up the river, we will be able to admire the natural beauty of this park, including wildlife; such as huge crocodiles resting under the sun, groups of monkeys moving quickly between the branches, while our boat takes you in a floating safari adventure through Tropical Forest.
Some birds are resident species plentiful in the area and it is possible to see hundreds of theme like: Anhinga or “Snake Bird”; (Anhinga anhinga), Roseate Spoonbill (Ajaia ajaja), Wood Storks (Mycteria americana), the Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria), the largest bird in Central America and very endangered.
Also we can see the Olivaceous Cormorant (Palacrocorax olivaceus), the White Ibis (Eudocimus albus), Blue Herons and much more.
www.arenaladventures.com /paloverde.htm   (451 words)

  
 Mangoverde World Bird Guide Photo Page: Jabiru Jabiru mycteria
Mangoverde World Bird Guide Photo Page: Jabiru Jabiru mycteria
Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Storks :: Jabiru :: Photo Page
If there is no family list to the left, you may have arrived at this page from a direct link.
www.mangoverde.com /birdsound/picpages/pic22-16-1.html   (53 words)

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