(Australia) The black-necked stork, .
(Australia) The black-necked stork, .
He's a jabiru - the only Australian stork.
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A species of bird in the monotypic genus , of the stork family , endemic to the Americas.
He's a jabiru - the only Australian stork.
Jabiru means: A species of bird in the monotypic genus , of the stork family , endemic to the Americas.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
jabiru means: A species of bird in the monotypic genus , of the stork family , endemic to the Americas.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.