Skua

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (4 countries) and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Charadriiformes (Regenpfeiferartige)

Family

Stercorariidae

Genus

Stercorarius

Species

Stercorarius skua (Skua)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオトウゾクカモメ

Chinese 北贼鸥

Spanish Págalo grande

French Grand Labbe

German Skua

Portuguese mandrião-grande / alcaide

Russian Большой поморник

Similar Species in Stercorarius

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Antarktikskua

Stercorarius maccormicki

Least Concern

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Chileskua

Stercorarius chilensis

Not Evaluated

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Falkenraubmöwe

Stercorarius longicaudus

Least Concern

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Schmarotzerraubmöwe

Stercorarius parasiticus

Near Threatened

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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 Skua?

The scientific name of Skua is Stercorarius skua. It belongs to the genus Stercorarius.

What is the conservation status of Skua?

Skua (Stercorarius skua) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Skua live?

Skua is found in Found across Europe (4 countries) and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Venezuela.

What family does Skua belong to?

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

Is Skua endangered?

No, Skua (Stercorarius skua) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Skua belong to?

Skua (Stercorarius skua) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Skua?

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