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灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕 (South Polar Skua)

Stercorarius maccormicki

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Sweden), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナンキョクオオトウゾクカモメ
Chinese 灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕
Spanish Págalo polar
French Labbe de McCormick
German Antarktikskua
Portuguese mandrião-do-sul
Russian Южнополярный поморник

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕?
The scientific name of 灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕 is Stercorarius maccormicki. It belongs to the genus Stercorarius.
What is the conservation status of 灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕?
灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕 (Stercorarius maccormicki) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕 live?
灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕 is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Sweden), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.
What family does 灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕 belong to?
灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕 (Stercorarius maccormicki) belongs to the genus Stercorarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Stercorariidae.
Is 灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕 endangered?
No, 灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕 (Stercorarius maccormicki) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does 灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕 belong to?
灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕 (Stercorarius maccormicki) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕?
The closest relatives of 灰賊鷗〔南極賊鷗〕 in the genus Stercorarius include 中賊鷗, 北贼鸥, 大贼鸥, 智利賊鷗, 短尾賊鷗.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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