Pomarine Jaeger
Stercorarius pomarinus
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Pomarine Jaeger, 46–51 cm plus twisted spoon-shaped central tail feathers, is the largest of the three small jaegers. Breeds on Russian and Canadian Arctic tundra; lemming-dependent on breeding grounds. Heavily built; pirates food from other seabirds at sea and scavenges at whale carcasses. Pelagic in winter.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 70.2 cm | 27.6 in |
| Weight | 760.5 g | 26.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-27 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Stercorariidae (Skuas & Jaegers) |
| Genus | Stercorarius |
| Species | Stercorarius pomarinus |
Distribution
Pomarine Jaeger has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Stercorariidae family