Pomarine Jaeger
Stercorarius pomarinus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="stercorarius-pomarinus"></birdfyi-bird>The Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) is a bird species in the family Stercorariidae (skuas & jaegers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 70.2 cm and a weight of 760.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 70,2 cm | 27.6 in |
| Peso | 760,5 g | 26.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-27 days.
Tamanho da postura
2
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Stercorariidae (Skuas & Jaegers) |
| Genus | Stercorarius |
| Espécies | Stercorarius pomarinus |
Distribution
Pomarine Jaeger has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Stercorariidae family