Brown Skua
Brown Skua (<em>Stercorarius antarcticus</em>) is a species of Skuas (<em>Stercorariidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) is a species of Skuas (Stercorariidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Stercorarius; binomial: Stercorarius antarcticus; authority: (Lesson, RP, 1831).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Southern Ocean and Antarctica.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Change English name of Stercorarius antarcticus from Subantarctic Skua to Brown Skua to follow SACC.
