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stercorarius

/stɜːrˈkɔː.ri.əs/

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noun

/stɜːrˈkɔː.ri.əs/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода морских птиц, известных как поморники, принадлежащих к семейству Stercorariidae.

A scientific genus name for a group of seabirds known as jaegers, belonging to the family Stercorariidae.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Type genus of jaegersC2formalscientific

    A genus of seabirds in the family Stercorariidae, commonly known as jaegers or skuas, known for their aggressive behavior and kleptoparasitism.

    ruРод поморников

    • The Stercorarius genus includes several species of predatory seabirds.
    • Ornithologists study the migration patterns of Stercorarius species.
    • A Stercorarius was observed chasing other birds to steal their food.

    Synonymscatharacta