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stercorarius

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun stercorarius has 1 sense
  1. Stercorarius, genus Stercorarius - type genus of the Stercorariidae: jaegers
    --1 is a kind of bird genus
    --1 is a member of Stercorariidae, family Stercorariidae
    --1 has members: parasitic jaeger, arctic skua, Stercorarius parasiticus

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Stercorarius

Definition:

Stercorarius is a genus of seabirds in the family Stercorariidae. It is commonly known as the skua, a predatory bird that often steals food from other birds.

Usage:

Popular Usage:

1. The stercorarius swooped down and snatched the fish from the puffin's beak.

2. Many tourists visit the coastal cliffs to witness the aggressive behavior of the stercorarius.

Local Usage:

1. The local fishermen fear the presence of stercorarius as they tend to disrupt their catch.

2. The stercorarius is a common sight in these waters during the breeding season.

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