Great Skua
Catharacta skua
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<birdfyi-bird slug="catharacta-skua"></birdfyi-bird>The Great Skua (Catharacta skua) is a bird species in the family Stercorariidae (skuas & jaegers), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 78.9 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Gaivotão-grande de 50–58 cm, habita costas do Atlântico Norte e Islândia, cleptopárasita de outras aves marinhas e preda pintainhos.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 78,9 cm | 31.1 in |
| Peso | 1370,0 g | 48.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 40-50 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-2
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Stercorariidae (Skuas & Jaegers) |
| Genus | Catharacta |
| Espécies | Catharacta skua |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Stercorariidae family