Definition

1. Noun:
   • A variety of jaeger: "Stercorarius parasiticus" is the scientific name for a specific seabird species commonly known as the parasitic jaeger or Arctic skua. It is a predatory bird known for its aggressive behavior of chasing other seabirds to steal their food, a practice called kleptoparasitism.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Stercorarius parasiticus is often seen harassing gulls and terns over the open ocean. (The parasitic jaeger is often seen harassing gulls and terns over the open ocean.)
  • Ornithologists study the migration patterns of Stercorarius parasiticus. (Ornithologists study the migration patterns of the parasitic jaeger.)

Advanced Usage

• In scientific and ornithological contexts: The term "Stercorarius parasiticus" is used formally to precisely identify the species in academic writing, research, and birdwatching guides.
  • The paper documented a breeding colony of Stercorarius parasiticus on the tundra. (The paper documented a breeding colony of parasitic jaegers on the tundra.)

Variants and Related Words

• Parasitic jaeger: The common English name for this bird.
• Arctic skua: Another common name, particularly used in Europe.
• Stercorarius (genus): The genus to which this species belongs, which includes other jaegers like the pomarine jaeger () and the long-tailed jaeger ().
• Jaeger: The general term for seabirds in the genus .
• Skua: A term often used interchangeably with "jaeger," though it can also refer to related birds in the family Stercorariidae.

Synonyms

• Parasitic jaeger
• Arctic skua

Related Phrases and Terms

• Kleptoparasitism: The ecological term for the food-stealing behavior characteristic of this species.
  • The Stercorarius parasiticus is an expert in kleptoparasitism. (The parasitic jaeger is an expert in kleptoparasitism.)
• Pelagic bird: A term describing birds that live on the open sea, which applies to this species.
  • As a pelagic bird, Stercorarius parasiticus spends most of its life far from land. (As a pelagic bird, the parasitic jaeger spends most of its life far from land.)

Noun

1. a variety of jaeger