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Brown Skua
Catharacta antarctica
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Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
80,3 cm
Ağırlık
1591,6666666666667 g
Familya
Stercorariidae
Takım
Charadriiformes
Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 80,3 cm | 31.6 in |
| Ağırlık | 1591,6666666666667 g | 56.14 oz |
Koruma Durumu
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Stercorariidae (Skuas & Jaegers) |
| Genus | Catharacta |
| Türler | Catharacta antarctica |
External Databases
Sık Sorulan Sorular
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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