jabiru

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒabɪruː/

noun

  • a large Central and South American stork with a black neck, mainly white plumage, and a large black upturned bill.
    • Jabiru mycteria, family Ciconiidae
  • either of two related storks found in Asia, Australasia, and Africa.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Tupi-Guarani jabirú, from j 'that which has' + abirú 'swollen' (suggested by the bird's large neck)