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Birds
Jabiru
Jabiru mycteria
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- Weight
- 4.3-9 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) is a carnivore species found in Central and South American wetlands. It typically lives 30 years, weighing around 4.3-9 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the jabiru: Jabirus are the tallest flying birds in Central and South America.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.