Chilean Skua
Catharacta chilensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="catharacta-chilensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Chilean Skua (Catharacta chilensis) is a bird species in the family Stercorariidae (págalos), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 75.9 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Págalo chileno de 52–58 cm, habita en las costas del Pacífico de Sudamérica, más robusto que el págalo antártico con el que coexiste.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 75,9 cm | 29.9 in |
| Peso | 1387,5 g | 48.94 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Stercorariidae (Págalos) |
| Genus | Catharacta |
| Especies | Catharacta chilensis |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Chilean Skua endangered?
How does the Chilean Skua nest?
How big is the Chilean Skua?
What order and family does the Chilean Skua belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Stercorariidae family