Arctic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus ‡

Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, SE Tas IMG_8147 20200207 - immature dark morph

Notes: AKA Parasitic Jaeger. Mid-sized jaeger. Long, slender wings, rounded chest, slender bill.
Pale spot immediately above the bill diagnostic of this species, as are pointed
central rectrices. Dark, intermediate, light morphs. Breeds in Arctic tundra,
in Aust region Oct-Nov, gone by end April. Steals food from other birds in flight.

Range from Morcombe^©(modified)

Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, SE Tas IMG_8151 20200207 - immature dark morph Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, SE Tas IMG_8153 20200207 - immature dark morph Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, SE Tas IMG_8172 20200207 - immature dark morph Eaglehawk Neck Pelagic, SE Tas IMG_8170 20200207 - immature dark morph Mungo Brush, EC NSW IMG_5956 20150224 - light morph location MVI_6666 20180909

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