Stercorarius parasiticus
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Mass
~440 g
Habitat
Marine
Diet
Fish and aquatic animals
How to recognize it
Parasitic Jaeger has a lean, purposeful look, with long wings and a pointed tail that gives it a sharp, restless outline. Even with different colour forms, it always feels like a fast, sea-going hunter.
It flies with a falcon-like ease and often makes itself known by a harsh, nasal, mewing voice. Around nesting sites it can sound especially insistent and edgy.
It breeds in the far north of Eurasia and North America, then moves to ocean waters and warmer coasts for winter. Its meals often come from snatching food from other seabirds, though it also takes small animals and, at some times of year, berries.
Quick Facts
Listen to the call
Parasitic Jaeger has a lean, purposeful look, with long wings and a pointed tail that gives it a sharp, restless outline. Even with different colour forms, it always feels like a fast, sea-going hunter.
It flies with a falcon-like ease and often makes itself known by a harsh, nasal, mewing voice. Around nesting sites it can sound especially insistent and edgy.
It breeds in the far north of Eurasia and North America, then moves to ocean waters and warmer coasts for winter. Its meals often come from snatching food from other seabirds, though it also takes small animals and, at some times of year, berries.