About the Parasitic Jaeger
The parasitic jaeger or arctic skua, also known as the parasitic skua or arctic jaeger, is a seabird in the skua family Stercorariidae. It is a migratory species breeding in Northern Fennoscandia, Scotland, Iceland, Greenland, Northern Canada, Alaska, and Siberia and wintering across the southern hemisphere. Kleptoparasitism is a major source of food for this species during migration and winter, and is where the name is derived from.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Skuas and Jaegers (Stercorariidae) |
| Species | Stercorarius parasiticus |
| Species Codes | parjae, PAJA, ARJA, ARSK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Parasitic Jaeger belong to?
The Parasitic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus) belongs to the Skuas and Jaegers family (Stercorariidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Parasitic Jaeger?
The parasitic jaeger or arctic skua, also known as the parasitic skua or arctic jaeger, is a seabird in the skua family Stercorariidae. It is a migratory species breeding in Northern Fennoscandia, Scotland, Iceland, Greenland, Northern Canada, Alaska, and Siberia and wintering across the southern he...
Where can I report a Parasitic Jaeger sighting?
You can log sightings of Parasitic Jaeger on eBird (ebird.org) using species code parjae, or on iNaturalist.
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