Jaeger Parasitic (Stercorarius parasiticus) attacking a Kittiwake – Arctic, Norway

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Jaeger Parasitic (Stercorarius parasiticus) attacking a Kittiwake – Arctic, Norway

The Parasitic Jaeger pursued attacking the Black-legged Kittiwake over and over.  This illustrates the parasitic character of this species.

  • Species:Jaeger Parasitic (Stercorarius parasiticus)
  • Bird Type:Adult attacking a Kittiwake
  • FamilySkuas (Stercorariidae)
  • Date Taken20220707
  • Location:Flugal Fjord
  • Area:Svalbard
  • Country:Norway
  • Region:All Europe
Photo File Ref: BOE17701ec Jaeger Parasitic (juvenile was Arctic Skua) attacking Kittiwake 2 Flugal Fjord Svalbard, Norway July22 PH850_3262-2
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