What is special about the Jabiru?
Jabiru mycteria is an extraordinary bird that is one of the largest birds in the New World. They are also the tallest flying bird in South America, standing at about an average of 5 feet and have a wingspan of 8 feet. It has a heavy, black beak that is normally 12 inches long. The adult jabiru is 120–140 cm (47–55 in) long, 2. Sexual dimorphism is high, possibly the highest of any stork, with males being about 25% larger than females.