noun
- Plural of jabiru; large wading birds of tropical and subtropical America, characterized by long legs, long necks, and heavy bills.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; singular is jabiru; Also called jabiru storks
Examples
- The jabirus waded through the shallow wetlands searching for fish and frogs.
- Birdwatchers traveled to South America hoping to spot jabirus in their natural habitat.
- Several jabirus nested near the river delta during breeding season.
- The distinctive black and white plumage of jabirus makes them easy to identify.
- Jabirus are among the tallest wading birds found in the Americas.