Pomarine Skua
Pomarine Skua
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A medium-sized skua known for its distinctive twisted and blunt central tail feathers in breeding adults. It is a highly migratory and piratical seabird, spending most of its life over open ocean.
Where to spot
Breeds in Arctic regions. Migrates extensively through temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, often far offshore.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive twisted and blunt-ended central tail feathers in adult birds. Plumage varies between dark and pale morphs. Observe its pursuit of other seabirds to steal food. Its flight is strong and purposeful.
When to spot
Primarily observed during spring and autumn migration along coastlines or during offshore boat trips. Breeding season is during the Arctic summer.
Where to spot
Breeds in Arctic regions. Migrates extensively through temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, often far offshore.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive twisted and blunt-ended central tail feathers in adult birds. Plumage varies between dark and pale morphs. Observe its pursuit of other seabirds to steal food. Its flight is strong and purposeful.
When to spot
Primarily observed during spring and autumn migration along coastlines or during offshore boat trips. Breeding season is during the Arctic summer.
Credits:
Door Patrick Coin (Patrick Coin) - Photograph taken by Patrick Coin, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2321086
The Pomarine Skua's two central tail feathers are uniquely spoon-shaped and twisted, a feature that helps distinguish it in flight from other skua species.
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