About the Chilean Skua
The Chilean skua, also known as the cinnamon skua, is a large predatory seabird, which breeds in Argentina and Chile, but ranges as far north as Brazil and Peru when not breeding. A relatively distinctive skua, it has a dark cap that contrasts with its cinnamon throat and lower face. Hybrids with the Falkland skua are known from southern Argentina.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Skuas and Jaegers (Stercorariidae) |
| Species | Stercorarius chilensis |
| Species Codes | chisku1, CHSK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chilean Skua belong to?
The Chilean Skua (Stercorarius chilensis) belongs to the Skuas and Jaegers family (Stercorariidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Chilean Skua?
The Chilean skua, also known as the cinnamon skua, is a large predatory seabird, which breeds in Argentina and Chile, but ranges as far north as Brazil and Peru when not breeding. A relatively distinctive skua, it has a dark cap that contrasts with its cinnamon throat and lower face. Hybrids with th...
Where can I report a Chilean Skua sighting?
You can log sightings of Chilean Skua on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chisku1, or on iNaturalist.
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