Great skua

Stercorarius skua

Family: Stercorariidae Order: Charadriiformes Conservation: Least Concern
Great skua

About the Great skua

species of bird

Fun Facts About Great skua

  • The Great skua (Stercorarius skua) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Great skua is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyStercorariidae
GenusStercorarius
SpeciesStercorarius skua

Range & Habitat

Range map of Great skua

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Related Species

Other species in the Stercorariidae family: