About the Long-tailed Jaeger
The long-tailed jaeger or long-tailed skua is a seabird in the skua family Stercorariidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Skuas and Jaegers (Stercorariidae) |
| Species | Stercorarius longicaudus |
| Species Codes | lotjae, LTJA, LTSK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Long-tailed Jaeger belong to?
The Long-tailed Jaeger (Stercorarius longicaudus) belongs to the Skuas and Jaegers family (Stercorariidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Long-tailed Jaeger?
The long-tailed jaeger or long-tailed skua is a seabird in the skua family Stercorariidae....
Where can I report a Long-tailed Jaeger sighting?
You can log sightings of Long-tailed Jaeger on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lotjae, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
7
Species in Family
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