Family Stercorariidae (Noun)
Meaning
Jaegers and skuas:.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Stercorariidae is a group of predatory seabirds that consists of jaegers and skuas, which are closely related to gulls and terns.
- Jaegers and skuas, belonging to the family Stercorariidae, are medium-sized to large seabirds known for their predatory habits.
- Some species within the family Stercorariidae are migratory, traveling long distances each year between their breeding and wintering grounds.
- Members of the family Stercorariidae, including the pomarine jaeger and the great skua, are known for their aggressive behavior when defending their young.
- Jaegers and skuas of the family Stercorariidae have a unique way of hunting, often following other birds to steal their food or forcing them to regurgitate their catch.