Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Stercorariidae
The Long-tailed Jaeger is a sleek, agile seabird recognized by its pointed wings and distinctive long tail feathers, especially in adults. While it breeds in the Arctic tundra, it is a regular visitor to Patagonian waters during the austral summer. This species is admired for its aerial acrobatics and piratical behavior, often chasing other seabirds to steal their catches. Its plumage varies with age, but adults in breeding condition are particularly striking. The Long-tailed Jaeger is less aggressive than its larger relatives and is often seen alone or in small groups over open ocean or coastal areas.
Habitat
Open ocean, coastal waters, and occasionally inland lakes during migration along the Patagonian coast.
Foraging
Feeds by catching fish and insects in flight or by kleptoparasitism, harassing other seabirds to steal their food.