List of Birds of Georgia (country) - Skuas and Jaegers

Skuas and Jaegers

Order: Charadriiformes Family: Stercorariidae

The family Stercorariidae are, in general, medium to large birds, typically with grey or brown plumage, often with white markings on the wings. They nest on the ground in temperate and arctic regions and are long-distance migrants. There are 7 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Georgia.

  • Pomarine Jaeger Stercorarius pomarinus

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