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Great Skua
Catharacta skua
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Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
78,9 cm
Berat
1370,0 g
Famili
Stercorariidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes
Tentang
Great Skua, 50–58 cm, wingspan 125–140 cm, is a powerful pirate of the North Atlantic, breeding in Iceland, Faroe Islands, and Scotland. Dark brown with white wing flashes. Attacks gannets and kittiwakes to steal fish; also kills other seabirds outright. Winters pelagically in the Atlantic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 78,9 cm | 31.1 in |
| Berat | 1370,0 g | 48.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 40-50 days.
Ukuran Sarang
1-2
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famili | Stercorariidae (Skuas & Jaegers) |
| Genus | Catharacta |
| Spesies | Catharacta skua |
External Databases
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
Is the Great Skua endangered?
The Great Skua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Skua nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 40-50 days.
How big is the Great Skua?
The Great Skua has a wingspan of 78.9 cm, weight of 1370.0 g.
What order and family does the Great Skua belong to?
The Great Skua (Catharacta skua) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Stercorariidae.
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