A Record of the Long-tailed Jaeger Stercorarius longicaudus in the Australian Capital Territory

Abstract

Remains of a Long-tailed Jaeger Stercorarius longicaudus at the nest of a Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus at Corin Dam comprise the first record of this species from the inland section of the Australian Capital Territory. Osteological criteria used for making this identification are presented.