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Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

Near Threatened

About

Parasitic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (करैड्रिफोर्मीस)

Species

Stercorarius parasiticus (Parasitic Jaeger)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロトウゾクカモメ

Chinese 短尾賊鷗

Spanish Págalo parásito

French Labbe parasite

German Schmarotzerraubmöwe

Portuguese mandrião-parasítico / moleiro-pequeno

Russian Короткохвостый поморник

Thai นกสกัวขั้วโลกเหนือ

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Brown Skua

Stercorarius antarcticus

Not Evaluated

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Long-tailed Jaeger

Stercorarius longicaudus

Least Concern

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Pomarine Jaeger

Stercorarius pomarinus

Stercorarius chilensis

Not Evaluated

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South Polar Skua

Stercorarius maccormicki

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Parasitic Jaeger?

The scientific name of Parasitic Jaeger is Stercorarius parasiticus. It belongs to the genus Stercorarius.

What is the conservation status of Parasitic Jaeger?

Parasitic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Parasitic Jaeger live?

Parasitic Jaeger is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Parasitic Jaeger belong to?

Parasitic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus) belongs to the genus Stercorarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Stercorariidae.

What kingdom does Parasitic Jaeger belong to?

Parasitic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Parasitic Jaeger?

The closest relatives of Parasitic Jaeger in the genus Stercorarius include Brown Skua, Long-tailed Jaeger, Pomarine Jaeger, Great Skua, Chilean Skua.