Pomarine Jaeger
Pomarine Jaeger (<em>Stercorarius pomarinus</em>) is a species of Skuas (<em>Stercorariidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) is a species of Skuas (Stercorariidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Stercorarius; binomial: Stercorarius pomarinus; authority: (Temminck, 1815).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to temperate to tropical coasts and offshore waters worldwide.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Restore English name Pomarine Jaeger for consistency; genetic relationship to larger skuas requires confirmation.
