seabird articles
What habitat does the Xeme prefer over familiar coastal shores?
What distinguishes the adult Sabine’s Gull in breeding plumage?
How does the black cap change in the non-breeding plumage of the Xeme?
What wing pattern helps field observers recognize immature Sabine’s Gulls?
How is the flight style of the Sabine’s Gull frequently characterized by observers?
How does the length of the Sabine’s Gull compare to the Ring-billed Gull?
What critical feature on the bill helps distinguish the adult Xeme?
Which South American coast do one population of Xemes winter along?
Why do Xemes congregate around whales or large fishing vessels at sea?
What is the general clutch size observed in the Sabine’s Gull nesting cycle?
What is the formal family name for the group of birds known as skuas?
To which broader avian order do skuas belong, along with gulls and terns?
What term is often used to refer to skuas and their relatives in North American contexts?
What physical feature is a key identifying mark on skuas, especially noticeable in breeding plumage?
What characteristic shape describes the bill of a skua, indicating adaptation for its diet?
What is the name of the largest skua species mentioned, and what is its approximate maximum weight given?
What specialized feeding behavior defines the skua's notorious reputation?
Why is the energy expended during kleptoparasitism often energy-efficient for the skua?
Besides stealing food, what activities contribute to the broad diet of opportunistic skuas?