Brown Skua
Catharacta antarctica
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<birdfyi-bird slug="catharacta-antarctica"></birdfyi-bird>The Brown Skua (Catharacta antarctica) is a bird species in the family Stercorariidae (skuas & jaegers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 80.3 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Brown Skua, 52–64 cm, is a powerful sub-Antarctic predator breeding on islands from the Falklands to New Zealand's subantarctic islands. Dark brown throughout; massive hook-tipped bill. Predates penguin and petrel chicks; piracy and scavenging common. Winters at sea across the Southern Ocean.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 80.3 cm | 31.6 in |
| Weight | 1591.6666666666667 g | 56.14 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Stercorariidae (Skuas & Jaegers) |
| Genus | Catharacta |
| Species | Catharacta antarctica |
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Other species in the Stercorariidae family