Mycteria americana
bird
Also known as: jabiru
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The wood stork, scientifically known as Mycteria americana, is a species of stork found in wooded swamps. This white bird is characterized by its black wing flight feathers and tail. It inhabits areas ranging from the southeastern United States down to Argentina. The wood stork is the only species currently recognized within the genus Mycteria. It is also referred to as the wood ibis.12
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