Chilean skua (Stercorarius chilensis)

Classification: Genus Stercorarius; Family Stercorariidae
General: The Chilean skua, also called the cinnamon skua (Stercorarius chilensis), is a large predatory seabird, which breeds in Argentina and Chile, but ranges as far north as Brazil and Peru when not breeding. A relatively distinctive skua, it has a dark cap that contrasts with its cinnamon throat and lower face. Hybrids with the brown skua are known from southern Argentina. [more]

First documented observation : 2019-02-07 in Patagonia.