Arctic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
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Arctic Jaeger (Parasitic Jaeger), 41–46 cm plus tail, is the commonest jaeger, breeding across Arctic tundra and wintering in tropical and subtropical seas. Highly piratical; pursues terns and gulls relentlessly to steal fish. Polymorphic: pale and dark morphs occur. Circumglobal migration through all oceans.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 62,1 cm | 24.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 459,0 g | 16.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-27 days. Fledging: 26-30 days.
Số Trứng
1-2
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Họ | Stercorariidae (Skuas & Jaegers) |
| Genus | Stercorarius |
| Loài | Stercorarius parasiticus |
Distribution
Arctic Jaeger has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Stercorariidae family