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South Polar Skua
Catharacta maccormicki
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Least Concern
Размах крыльев
77,4 cm
Масса
1315,0 g
Семейство
Stercorariidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes
О нас
South Polar Skua, 50–55 cm, breeds on the Antarctic continent — one of the world's most southerly breeding birds, recorded at the South Pole. Strong migratory; winters in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, crossing the equator. Polymorphic; feeds on penguins, fish, and krill. Circumglobal migration.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 77,4 cm | 30.5 in |
| Масса | 1315,0 g | 46.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 36-45 days.
Размер кладки
1-2
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Stercorariidae (Skuas & Jaegers) |
| Genus | Catharacta |
| Виды | Catharacta maccormicki |
External Databases
Часто задаваемые вопросы
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