Brown Skua vs Chilean Skua
Catharacta antarctica compared with Catharacta chilensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Brown Skua | Chilean Skua |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharacta antarctica | Catharacta chilensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Stercorariidae | Stercorariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 80.3 cm (31.6 in) | 75.9 cm (29.9 in) |
| Weight | 1591.6666666666667 g (56.14 oz) | 1387.5 g (48.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Brown Skua
Least Concern
Chilean Skua
About These Birds
Brown Skua
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.
Chilean Skua
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.