Brown Skua vs Pomarine Jaeger
Catharacta antarctica compared with Stercorarius pomarinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Brown Skua | Pomarine Jaeger |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Catharacta antarctica | Stercorarius pomarinus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Stercorariidae | Stercorariidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 80.3 cm (31.6 in) | 70.2 cm (27.6 in) |
| Weight | 1591.6666666666667 g (56.14 oz) | 760.5 g (26.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Brown Skua
Least Concern
Pomarine Jaeger
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.
Pomarine Jaeger
Pomarine Jaeger, 46–51 cm plus twisted spoon-shaped central tail feathers, is the largest of the three small jaegers. Breeds on Russian and Canadian Arctic tundra; lemming-dependent on breeding grounds. Heavily built; pirates food from other seabirds at sea and scavenges at whale carcasses. Pelagic in winter.