1. A large wading bird of tropical America with a long, thick, slightly upturned bill and a bare head and neck.
Usage: Also called a jabiru stork or American stork.; Found in wetlands and marshes from Mexico to Argentina.

Examples

• The jabiru is one of the tallest flying birds in the Western Hemisphere.
• We spotted a jabiru wading through the marsh at sunrise.
• The jabiru's distinctive upturned bill helps it catch fish and small animals.
• Jabirus are often seen in pairs during breeding season.
• The bird sanctuary is home to several jabiru nesting colonies.