Great 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

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Brown Skua

Stercorarius antarcticus

Not Evaluated

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Chilean Skua

Stercorarius chilensis

Not Evaluated

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Long-tailed Jaeger

Stercorarius longicaudus

Least Concern

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Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

Near Threatened

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Pomarine Jaeger

Stercorarius pomarinus

Least Concern

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South Polar Skua

Stercorarius maccormicki

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Skua?

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

What is the conservation status of Great Skua?

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

Where does Great Skua live?

Great 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 Great Skua belong to?

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

Is Great Skua endangered?

No, Great 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 Great Skua belong to?

Great Skua (Stercorarius skua) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Great Skua?

The closest relatives of Great Skua in the genus Stercorarius include Brown Skua, Chilean Skua, Long-tailed Jaeger, Parasitic Jaeger, Pomarine Jaeger.