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Brown Skua
Catharacta antarctica
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Least Concern
Envergure
80,3 cm
Poids
1591,6666666666667 g
Famille
Stercorariidae
Ordre
Charadriiformes
À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 80,3 cm | 31.6 in |
| Poids | 1591,6666666666667 g | 56.14 oz |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Stercorariidae (Skuas & Jaegers) |
| Genus | Catharacta |
| Espèces | Catharacta antarctica |
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Foire aux questions
Is the Brown Skua endangered?
The Brown Skua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Skua nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Brown Skua?
The Brown Skua has a wingspan of 80.3 cm, weight of 1591.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Brown Skua belong to?
The Brown Skua (Catharacta antarctica) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Stercorariidae.
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