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Chilean Skua
Catharacta chilensis
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
75,9 cm
الوزن
1387,5 g
الفصيلة
Stercorariidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes
حول
Chilean Skua, 52–58 cm, is a large, heavily built skua of southernmost South America and Cape Horn islands. Warm reddish-brown tones, pale face. Predator and scavenger at penguin and cormorant colonies; piracy also common. Partially migratory; winters at sea in the Pacific and Atlantic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 75,9 cm | 29.9 in |
| الوزن | 1387,5 g | 48.94 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-2
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Stercorariidae (Skuas & Jaegers) |
| Genus | Catharacta |
| الأنواع | Catharacta chilensis |
External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Chilean Skua endangered?
The Chilean Skua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chilean Skua nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days.
How big is the Chilean Skua?
The Chilean Skua has a wingspan of 75.9 cm, weight of 1387.5 g.
What order and family does the Chilean Skua belong to?
The Chilean Skua (Catharacta chilensis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Stercorariidae.
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