Giles Laurent · CC BY-SA 4.0Jabiru
Jabiru mycteria · tujuju
The largest stork in the Americas: white, with a black head and an unmistakable red collar.
What it is
Standing 1.20 to 1.40 m tall with a wingspan of close to 3 m, it is the tallest flying bird in Central and South America. It fishes in shallow water and builds enormous nests high in isolated trees, where the pair raises 2 to 4 chicks. It is the classic image of the Chaco and Pantanal wetlands.
Did you know…?
Both “jabirú” and “tuyuyú” are names of Tupi-Guaraní origin.
Where
Marshes and tajamares of the Humid Chaco (Transchaco Highway), the salt lagoons of the Central Chaco, the Pantanal (Bahía Negra) and the Ñeembucú wetlands.
Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 2 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.