Its Guaraní name means "swollen neck": the red pouch at its base inflates during courtship. It builds enormous nests that it reuses year after year, which can weigh more than 100 kg.
Behaviour
Monogamous for life. Fishes by walking slowly through shallow water. Soars in rising circles on thermal currents.
How and when to see it
Year round in flight over the marshes. Best sightings in the dry season when fish become concentrated.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where jabiru has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where jabiru lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Jurassic Plant - Night Tour
The only carnivorous-plant garden in Argentina and a pioneer in Latin America. A guided…★ 5.0 - Guyra Wild Guides - Birding
Birdwatching tour and photo safari with specialized ornithologist guides. Yamil and…★ 5.0 - SKYVY - Astrotourism
Astrotourism in Loreto, 17 km from the San Antonio portal. Night-sky observation with a…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameJabiru
- Scientific nameJabiru mycteria
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
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