Bird field guideBird identification [A-B]
Bird identification [C-D]
Bird identification [E-F]
Bird identification [G-H]
Bird identification [I-J]
Ibis, Glossy bird pictures
Ibis, Wood bird pictures
Jaeger, Long-tailed bird pictures
Jaeger, Parasitic bird pictures<
Jaeger, Pomarine bird pictures
Jay, Blue bird pictures
Jay, Canada bird pictures
Jay, Florida bird pictures
Jay, Green bird pictures
Junco, Slate-colored bird pictures
Junco, White-winged bird pictures
Bird identification [K-L]
Bird identification [M-N]
Bird identification [O-P]
Bird identification [Q-R]
Bird identification [S-T]
Bird identification [U-V]
Bird identification [W-X]
Bird identification [Y-Z]
Bird watching diary
Jaeger, Parasitic bird pictures
PARASITIC JAEGER37. Stercorarius parasiticus 17 inches.
This bird has the two phases of color similar to the last. The two central tail-feathers are longer and more pointed, projecting about four inches beyond the others.
All of the Jaegers have grayish blue legs with black feet, and brown eyes.
Nest. - A slight hollow in the marshy ground in which the two brownish eggs are laid (2.15 x 1.65).
Range. - Northern part of North America, south in winter to southern California, breeding in the Arctic regions.