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 …

Brown Skuas are large seabirds with dark brown plumage and powerful flight. They are opportunistic feeders known for their aggressive behaviour towards prey and intruders. Brown …

Bulky, powerful, with wide wings, thick neck. Dark brown with white wing flash. Very much like South Polar Skua, but head and body typically all dark with heavy pale stripes. A harsh hah …

The great skua (Stercorarius skua), sometimes known by the name bonxie in Britain, is a large seabird in the skua family Stercorariidae. It is roughly the size of a herring gull. It mainly eats …

Appearance: Skuas have a robust build with long wings and a distinctively forked tail. They typically have dark plumage, often with varying shades of brown, black, and white. Some …

The brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus), also known as the Antarctic skua, subantarctic skua, southern great skua, southern skua, or hākoakoa (Māori), is a large seabird that breeds in the …

The brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus), also known as the Antarctic skua, subantarctic skua, southern great skua, southern skua, or hākoakoa (Māori), is a large seabird that breeds in the …

Known as the "pirate of the seas," this formidable seabird strikes fear into other birds with its aggressive hunting tactics and powerful build. Visual Identification. The Great Skua is a robust …

May 27, 2024 · Learn all there is to know about this intimidating group of birds, including where you can find them, how they eat, and how they defend their nests. Skuas are found on the sea …

May 10, 2015 · Skuas may eat (adorable, fluffy) penguins, but they're still great birds - and a lot of fun to watch! Here's a few images from a day in Antarctica.