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South polar skua

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South polar skua

South polar skuas are smaller and slightly less stocky than brown skuas. This bird is holding its wings high in the classic skua heraldic display, accompanied by shrill calls.

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Private collection
Photograph by Christina Troup

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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/7/4