Chileskua

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The Chilean Skua (Stercorarius chilensis) is a species in the genus Stercorarius. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Charadriiformes (Regenpfeiferartige)

Family

Stercorariidae

Genus

Stercorarius

Species

Stercorarius chilensis (Chileskua)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チリオオトウゾクカモメ

Chinese 智利賊鷗

Spanish Págalo chileno

French Labbe du Chili

German Chileskua

Portuguese mandrião-chileno

Russian Чилийский поморник

Similar Species in Stercorarius

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Antarktikskua

Stercorarius maccormicki

Least Concern

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Falkenraubmöwe

Stercorarius longicaudus

Least Concern

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Schmarotzerraubmöwe

Stercorarius parasiticus

Near Threatened

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Skua

Stercorarius skua

Least Concern

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Spatelraubmöwe

Stercorarius pomarinus

Least Concern

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Subantarktikskua

Stercorarius antarcticus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chileskua?

The scientific name of Chileskua is Stercorarius chilensis. It belongs to the genus Stercorarius.

Where does Chileskua live?

Chileskua is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Chileskua belong to?

Chileskua (Stercorarius chilensis) belongs to the genus Stercorarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Stercorariidae.

What kingdom does Chileskua belong to?

Chileskua (Stercorarius chilensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Chileskua?

The closest relatives of Chileskua in the genus Stercorarius include Antarktikskua, Falkenraubmöwe, Schmarotzerraubmöwe, Skua, Spatelraubmöwe.