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Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Stercorariidae ›Genus: Stercorarius

About

The parasitic jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus), also known as the Arctic skua or parasitic skua, is a seabird in the skua family Stercorariidae. The word "jaeger" is derived from the German word Jäger, meaning "hunter". The English "skua" comes from the Faroese name skúgvur for the great skua, with the island of Skúvoy known for its colony of that bird. The general Faroese term for skuas is kjógvi . The genus name Stercorarius is Latin and means

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Parasitic Jaeger?
The scientific name of Parasitic Jaeger is Stercorarius parasiticus.
What kingdom does Parasitic Jaeger belong to?
Parasitic Jaeger belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Parasitic Jaeger belong to?
Parasitic Jaeger belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Parasitic Jaeger belong to?
Parasitic Jaeger belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Parasitic Jaeger belong to?
Parasitic Jaeger belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Parasitic Jaeger belong to?
Parasitic Jaeger belongs to the family Stercorariidae.
What genus does Parasitic Jaeger belong to?
Parasitic Jaeger belongs to the genus Stercorarius.