parasitic jaeger

Thân thiện

A parasitic jaeger chases a gull over the open ocean.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A variety of jaeger: The "parasitic jaeger" is a specific species of seabird, known scientifically as Stercorarius parasiticus. It is a type of jaeger, a group of birds related to skuas, characterized by its aggressive, kleptoparasitic feeding behavior where it often chases other birds to steal their food.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a parasitic jaeger harassing a tern over the open ocean.
  • The migratory path of the parasitic jaeger spans from the Arctic to the Southern Ocean.

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological context: The term is used precisely to distinguish this species from other jaegers like the long-tailed jaeger or the pomarine jaeger, often based on tail projection and plumage phases.
  • Birdwatchers noted the parasitic jaeger's distinctive central tail feathers.

Variants and Related Words

• Jaeger (n): The general term for birds of the genus .
• Arctic skua (n): A common alternative name for the parasitic jaeger, used especially in Europe.
• Kleptoparasite (n): An organism that steals food from another, describing the bird's common behavior.

Synonyms

• Arctic skua: The primary synonym.
• Stercorarius parasiticus: The scientific name.

Related Phrases

• In parasitic phase: Refers to the bird's dark plumage morph, as opposed to the light phase.
  • The guide pointed out a parasitic jaeger in its dark, parasitic phase.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a variety of jaeger

Từ đồng nghĩa

• arctic skua
• Stercorarius parasiticus