jabiru
Definition
Noun 1. A large white stork found in warm regions, especially the Americas: This refers specifically to Jabiru mycteria, a tall wading bird native to the Americas, known for its large size and predominantly white plumage with a black head and neck. 2. A large black-and-white stork of tropical Africa: This refers to the saddle-billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis), characterized by its black and white body and a long red bill with a distinctive black band. 3. A large, mostly white Australian stork: This refers to the black-necked stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus), also known as the jabiru in Australia, which has a white body with black neck and wings.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We saw a majestic jabiru wading in the wetlands of the Pantanal.
- The African jabiru, or saddle-billed stork, is easily identified by the black band on its red bill.
- The Australian jabiru is the only stork species found on the continent.
Advanced Usage
- The term "jabiru" is used as a common name for three distinct species of large storks on three different continents, which can cause confusion. In ornithology, the scientific names are preferred for clarity.
- "Jabiru" can be used attributively to describe features related to the bird.
- The reserve is known for its jabiru population.
Variants and Related Words
- Jabiru mycteria (n): The scientific name for the American jabiru.
- Saddle-billed stork (n): The common name for the African .
- Black-necked stork (n): The common name for the Australian .
Synonyms
- Stork (n): The general family name for these large, long-legged wading birds. (Note: "Jabiru" specifies particular types of storks.)
- Wading bird (n): A broad category for birds that feed in shallow water.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs directly using the word "jabiru".
Noun
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large white stork of warm regions of the world especially America
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large black-and-white stork of tropical Africa; its red bill has a black band around the middle
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large mostly white Australian stork
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