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Story: Gulls, terns and skuas

Brown skua defending its prey

Brown skua defending its prey

This is a typical skua pose, giving a clear message: don’t mess with me! As well as specialising in belligerent postures, skuas have a piercing cry. This watercolour was painted by Lily Daff about 1933.

About this item

Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: A-271-002
Watercolour by Lily Daff

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Gerard Hutching. 'Gulls, terns and skuas', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/gulls-terns-and-skuas/7/1