
Long-tailed Jaeger
The long-tailed skua, known as the long-tailed jaeger (Stercorarius longicaudus) in the Americas, is a seabird in the skua family Stercorariidae.
Species insights
Parks where hosts record the Long-tailed Jaeger
Stays that give back
Across the Eastern Cape
Long-tailed Jaeger recorded here
Long-tailed Jaeger recorded here
Long-tailed Jaeger recorded here
Long-tailed Jaeger recorded here
Long-tailed Jaeger recorded here
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Birder friendly
Forests, lagoons, and Knysna's sheltered bay
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When and where to find the Long-tailed Jaeger
Hosts have recorded the Long-tailed Jaeger at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Stercorarius longicaudus
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Long-tailed Jaeger on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Long-tailed Jaeger in Eastern Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Long-tailed Jaeger at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
What is the conservation status of the Long-tailed Jaeger?
The Long-tailed Jaeger (Stercorarius longicaudus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Long-tailed Jaeger?
The long-tailed skua, known as the long-tailed jaeger (Stercorarius longicaudus) in the Americas, is a seabird in the skua family Stercorariidae.

























