South Polar Skua vs Pomarine Jaeger
Catharacta maccormicki compared with Stercorarius pomarinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | South Polar Skua | Pomarine Jaeger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharacta maccormicki | Stercorarius pomarinus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Stercorariidae | Stercorariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 77.4 cm (30.5 in) | 70.2 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 1315.0 g (46.39 oz) | 760.5 g (26.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
South Polar Skua
Least Concern
Pomarine Jaeger
About These Birds
South Polar Skua
South Polar Skua, 50–55 cm, breeds on the Antarctic continent — one of the world's most southerly breeding birds, recorded at the South Pole. Strong migratory; winters in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, crossing the equator. Polymorphic; feeds on penguins, fish, and krill. Circumglobal migration.
Pomarine Jaeger
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.