Chilean Skua

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Chilean Skua (<em>Stercorarius chilensis</em>) is a species of Skuas (<em>Stercorariidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Chilean Skua (Stercorarius chilensis) is a species of Skuas (Stercorariidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Stercorarius; binomial: Stercorarius chilensis; authority: Bonaparte, 1857.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America. Non-breeding range: coasts to s Peru and c Brazil.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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