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Colloquial / Alternate names:Parasitic Jaeger Status in Europe:Common Where and When:Breeds far N Europe and usually only encountered at sea or on breeding grounds - feeds by often harassing other seabirds and stealing their food Habitat: Sea Notes: Medium-sized dark gull-like bird with white wing flashes - Light phase birds have pale underparts and dark cap and pointed tail feathers - Dark phase birds are dark brown all over - All plumages have white wing flashes and pointed tail feathers More Photos: Arctic Skua
Arctic Skua
ŠTom Cameron 