On average, a skua is about 56 cm (22 in) long, and 121 cm (48 in) across the wings. They have longish bills with a hooked tip, and webbed feet with sharp claws. They look like large dark …

Both eye pieces in SKUA-LR offer adjustments to personalize the image according to eyesight. Designed for optimal performance and long lasting durability, the SKUA-LR boasts a full, …

Mar 24, 2023 · All skuas share similar physical traits including dark grey/brown feathers along with white patches on wings and tail; long pointed bills; short legs; strong feet adapted for …

Aug 31, 2019 · This young Pomarine Skua really catches the eye with its heavy, ponderous structure comprising a large rotund body, large heavy head and neck, stout bill and short legs. …

When Do Great Skua Chicks Open Their Eyes? Great skua chicks are precocial which means they are born covered in a pale pink/grey brown down and with their eyes open. They can walk …

How can I tell the difference between the great skua and arctic skua? Great skuas are far larger, heavier and bulkier than arctic skuas plus arctic skuas have a white stripe above each eye.

Apr 9, 2023 · The eyes of Chilean skuas are yellow-brown with a dark tip at the end of their beaks. Additionally, their long legs can reach up to 10cm in length and they have webbed feet …

Long-Tailed Skua chicks open their eyes very soon after hatching, typically within the first day. This quick development is an adaptation to the short Arctic summer, allowing the chicks to …

Apr 9, 2023 · Their plumage is usually dark brown with white patches under their wings and around their eyes. The bill is blackish-brown and hooked at the tip. This species can also be …

Powerful dark brown seabird, resembles a dark, heavily built immature gull. Note eye-catching white flashes in the primaries when in flight. Adults have distinct pale mottling on the …