Skua

usgb/ˈskjuːə/
noun

A type of large sea bird found in colder areas of the world.

I spotted a skua near the shoreline in Alaska.
Visual representation of "skua" - A type of large sea bird found in colder areas of the world.

Often appears as...

  • arctic skua
  • great skua
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Geographical Habitat

The skua is native to cooler regions, hence they're associated with rugged, oceanic landscapes.

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During our trip to the Arctic, we observed several skua nesting on the rocky cliffs.
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Behavioral Traits

Skua are known for aggressively protecting their territory and stealing food from other birds.

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The skua swooped down to steal the fish caught by the gull.
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Birdwatching Term

In birdwatching, identifying a skua can be challenging due to their swift flight over water.

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We finally managed to photograph the elusive skua after hours of tracking it.
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