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Parasitic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
| Armenian Name: | Կարճապոչ ծովահեն որոր |
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See Plate 31 for Parasitic Jaeger and other similar species
| Resident Status: | Casual |
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| Length: | 41-46 cm, Wing Span:110-125 cm |
| Distribution Map: | Map 153. |
| Adult (Non-breeding): | Short pointed tail streamers and white patch at base of primaries. Light phase has brown-gray upperparts; whitish underparts with gray breast band and dark undertail coverts. Dark phase looks entirely blackish-brown from a distance. |
| Juvenile: | Variable. Brownest juvenile jaeger, especially on head. |
| Similar Species: | Differs from other jaegers by relatively long slim bill, medium-size body, and short pointed tail. |
| Behavior: | Flight action appears powerful. Pursues other birds to steal food. |
| Habitat: | Lakes, fish ponds. |
| Food: | Insects, small animals. |
