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Skuas and Jaegers5 Bird Species
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Great SkuaA bulky, gull-like predator of open seas off the northeast shores of North America in winter. Adults vary from tawny light morph birds to dark morph birds, which are mostly chocolate-brown. Intermediate birds are medium cinnamon-brown above with blackish and slightly paler underparts and head. All co more... Length: 60 cm Wingspan: 140 cm |
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Long-tailed JaegerA gull-like predator, rarely seen on land except at tundra nesting grounds. Alternate Adult is streamlined with short, stubby bill, gray legs, and elongated, round-tipped central tail feathers. Body is grayish with pale breast, yellow-tinged neck, and dark cap. Grayish back and wing coverts contrast more... Length: 38 cm Wingspan: 109 cm |
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Parasitic JaegerA gull-like predator, rarely seen on land except at tundra nesting grounds. Alternate Adult is bulky with thin, blunt bill, dark legs, and elongated, pointed central tail feathers. Range of color morphs; body may be completely dark or, in light morph, have pale belly, dark brown wings and back, yello more... Length: 43 cm Wingspan: 117 cm |
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Pomarine JaegerA gull-like predator, rarely seen on land except at tundra nesting grounds. Has a thicker torso and heavier bill than other jaegers. Alternate Adult has elongated central tail feathers that twist and broaden to a rounded tip. Range of color morphs; body may be completely dark or, in light morph, have more... Length: 47 cm Wingspan: 132 cm |
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South Polar SkuaA bulky, gull-like predator of open seas off the west and east shores of North America. Adult is dark brown with blackish wings, brownish underparts and head, black legs, and stout black bill. In flight, shows a striking white patch on primaries. Some adults are pale brown. Sexes are similar. Juvenil more... Length: 53 cm Wingspan: 133 cm |
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Great Skua
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Long-tailed Jaeger
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Parasitic Jaeger
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Pomarine Jaeger
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South Polar Skua
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Non-vegetated Areas0 species |
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Salt Water |
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Great SkuaStercorarius skua |
Open Ocean |
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Long-tailed JaegerStercorarius longicaudus |
Open Ocean, Alpine Tundra and Meadows |
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Parasitic JaegerStercorarius parasiticus |
Open Ocean, Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Lakes Resevoirs, Open Country and Grasslands |
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Pomarine JaegerStercorarius pomarinus |
Open Ocean, Lakes Resevoirs |
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South Polar SkuaStercorarius maccormicki |
Open Ocean |
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Human-altered Areas0 species |
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Fresh Water |
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Parasitic JaegerStercorarius parasiticus |
Open Ocean, Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Lakes Resevoirs, Open Country and Grasslands |
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Pomarine JaegerStercorarius pomarinus |
Open Ocean, Lakes Resevoirs |
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Grassland and Scrubland |
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Long-tailed JaegerStercorarius longicaudus |
Open Ocean, Alpine Tundra and Meadows |
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Parasitic JaegerStercorarius parasiticus |
Open Ocean, Estuaries and Bays, Inshore Waters, Lakes Resevoirs, Open Country and Grasslands |
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Forest and Woodlands0 species |