Brown Skua

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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.

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