Jabiru mycteria
Length: 50-60 in Wingspan: 90-100 in Weight: 10-15 lbs
Identification:
Large white bird with bald, jet black head and neck and bright red patch at base of neck.
Distribution:
Range map by Neotropical Birds
Cool Facts:
If you think the Jabiru isn’t a North American bird … you’re right. In my defense, this South American stork has been recorded as a very rare visitor to Texas; but really, I just baked it by accident so … free stork?
Make your own bird cookies!
References:
Bird on the Move 