GENUS JABIRU Meaning and
Definition
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Genus Jabiru refers to a taxonomic classification of large, majestic and stately birds within the family Ciconiidae, commonly known as storks. These birds are part of the order Ciconiiformes, which includes herons, ibises, and other similar long-legged wading birds.
The Genus Jabiru comprises a single species, Jabiru mycteria, also known as the jabiru stork or American jabiru. It is one of the tallest and most iconic species of storks found in the Americas. The name "jabiru" originates from the indigenous Guaraní language, where it means "swollen neck" or "big bird."
Members of the Genus Jabiru are characterized by their impressive size, standing at up to five feet tall with a wingspan reaching up to eight feet. They possess long legs, a prominent elongated neck, and a large, sturdy, dark-colored bill. These birds are predominantly white with black flight feathers and a featherless black head and neck. They also exhibit featherless, red or pink facial skin, often adorned with black markings or wattles.
Jabiru storks primarily inhabit wetland areas throughout Central and South America, including the Amazon Basin, the Pantanal, and the Caribbean coast. They feed primarily on fish, amphibians, and invertebrates, which they capture with their powerful bills. These storks are typically monogamous and build large, bulky nests made of sticks and vegetation in tall trees or on the ground.
Due to habitat loss and ongoing threats, such as hunting and pollution, the Genus Jabiru has experienced population declines and is currently classified as "Near Threatened" by the International Union for Conservation
Common Misspellings for GENUS JABIRU
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Etymology of GENUS JABIRU
The word "genus" is derived from Latin, where it means "birth" or "origin". It is commonly used in taxonomy to refer to a group of closely related species that share similar characteristics.
"Jabiru", on the other hand, is derived from Tupi-Guarani, an indigenous language spoken in South America. The word "jabiru" translates to "swollen neck" or "swollen bird" in reference to the large, bulbous neck of the Jabiru stork, the prominent member of the Genus Jabiru.
