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South Polar Skua
Catharacta maccormicki
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Least Concern
Envergadura
77,4 cm
Peso
1315,0 g
Familia
Stercorariidae
Orden
Charadriiformes
Acerca de
Págalo polar de 50–55 cm con plumaje variable de claro a oscuro, cría en la Antártida y migra hacia el hemisferio norte durante el verano boreal.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 77,4 cm | 30.5 in |
| Peso | 1315,0 g | 46.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 36-45 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 maccormicki |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the South Polar Skua endangered?
The South Polar Skua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the South Polar Skua nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 36-45 days.
How big is the South Polar Skua?
The South Polar Skua has a wingspan of 77.4 cm, weight of 1315.0 g.
What order and family does the South Polar Skua belong to?
The South Polar Skua (Catharacta maccormicki) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Stercorariidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Stercorariidae family