About the Pomarine Jaeger
The pomarine jaeger, pomarine skua, or pomatorhine skua, is a seabird in the skua family Stercorariidae. It is a migrant, wintering at sea in the tropical oceans.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Skuas and Jaegers (Stercorariidae) |
| Species | Stercorarius pomarinus |
| Species Codes | pomjae, POJA, POSK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pomarine Jaeger belong to?
The Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) belongs to the Skuas and Jaegers family (Stercorariidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Pomarine Jaeger?
The pomarine jaeger, pomarine skua, or pomatorhine skua, is a seabird in the skua family Stercorariidae. It is a migrant, wintering at sea in the tropical oceans....
Where can I report a Pomarine Jaeger sighting?
You can log sightings of Pomarine Jaeger on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pomjae, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
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