South Polar Skua
Catharacta maccormicki
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<birdfyi-bird slug="catharacta-maccormicki"></birdfyi-bird>The South Polar Skua (Catharacta maccormicki) is a bird species in the family Stercorariidae (págalos), within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 77.4 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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 |
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the South Polar Skua endangered?
How does the South Polar Skua nest?
How big is the South Polar Skua?
What order and family does the South Polar Skua belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Stercorariidae family