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mandrião-grande / alcaide

Stercorarius skua

Least Concern
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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

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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mandrião-antártico
Stercorarius antarcticus
Not Evaluated
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mandrião-chileno
Stercorarius chilensis
Not Evaluated
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mandrião-de-cauda-comprida / moleiro-rabilongo
Stercorarius longicaudus
Least Concern
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mandrião-do-sul
Stercorarius maccormicki
Least Concern
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mandrião-parasítico / moleiro-pequeno
Stercorarius parasiticus
Near Threatened
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mandrião-pomarino / moleiro-do-árctico
Stercorarius pomarinus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mandrião-grande / alcaide?
The scientific name of mandrião-grande / alcaide is Stercorarius skua. It belongs to the genus Stercorarius.
What is the conservation status of mandrião-grande / alcaide?
mandrião-grande / alcaide (Stercorarius skua) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does mandrião-grande / alcaide live?
mandrião-grande / alcaide is found in Found across Europe (4 countries) and South America (Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Venezuela.
What family does mandrião-grande / alcaide belong to?
mandrião-grande / alcaide (Stercorarius skua) belongs to the genus Stercorarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Stercorariidae.
Is mandrião-grande / alcaide endangered?
No, mandrião-grande / alcaide (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 mandrião-grande / alcaide belong to?
mandrião-grande / alcaide (Stercorarius skua) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of mandrião-grande / alcaide?
The closest relatives of mandrião-grande / alcaide in the genus Stercorarius include mandrião-antártico, mandrião-chileno, mandrião-de-cauda-comprida / moleiro-rabilongo, mandrião-do-sul, mandrião-parasítico / moleiro-pequeno.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Stercorarius — 7 Species

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mandrião-antártico
Stercorarius antarcticus
NE 🐾
mandrião-chileno
Stercorarius chilensis
NE 🐾
mandrião-de-cauda-comprida / moleiro-rabilongo
Stercorarius longicaudus
LC 🐾
mandrião-do-sul
Stercorarius maccormicki
LC
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mandrião-grande / alcaide
Stercorarius skua
LC
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mandrião-parasítico / moleiro-pequeno
Stercorarius parasiticus
NT 🐾
mandrião-pomarino / moleiro-do-árctico
Stercorarius pomarinus
LC
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