Chilean skua / Chileskua (Stercorarius chilensis)

Chilean skua. 2019-02-07 09:52:56 Patagonia

Observations

Only documented observation: 2019-02-07

Description

Classification: Genus Stercorarius (Stercorarius); Family Stercorariidae (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]

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