The skuas / ˈskjuːə / are a group of predatory seabirds with seven species forming the genus Stercorarius, the only genus in the family Stercorariidae. The three smaller skuas, the Arctic …

A big, broad-shouldered, predatory seabird of the North Atlantic. Usually solitary at sea, although concentrations may occur where food is abundant. Breeds mainly in Iceland and on islands …

The great skua (Stercorarius skua), sometimes known by the name bonxie in Britain, is a large seabird in the skua family Stercorariidae. It is roughly the size of a herring gull. It mainly eats …

The great skua, or bonxie, is a bird about 60 cm (24 inches) long, resembling a gull but heavily built, with a brownish body and large, white wing patches. It is the only bird that breeds both in …

Jan 8, 2018 · It takes a special bird to live on the Antarctic continent: only Snow Petrels, Adelie Penguins, and South Polar Skuas regularly manage it. Skuas are resourceful creatures that …

The Great Skua is a pirate of the seas which will steal a free meal from birds as large as Gannets. It also preys on smaller birds such as Puffins. Great Skuas show little fear of humans – …

South Polar skua facts Basics. Average Weight: 900 - 1600 g, males are usually a little smaller and lighter than females Average Length: 50 - 55 cm, wingspan 130 - 140 cm Breeding …

Powerful dark brown seabird, resembles a dark, heavily built immature gull. Note eye-catching white flashes in the primaries when in flight. Adults have distinct pale mottling on the …

Jun 23, 2024 · Skuas are a group of seabirds belonging to the family Stercorariidae. They are known for their aggressive behavior and kleptoparasitic feeding habits, often stealing food …

Skuas are mid-sized gull-like birds with brown or gray plumage and white wing markings. Their longish bills are hooked at the tip with a fleshy cere above the upper mandible. They have …