Skua articles
To which taxonomic family do skuas and jaegers belong?
What common name is typically used for these birds in North America?
What is the single genus name adopted by most major taxonomic authorities for all skuas and jaegers?
What historical genus designated the larger, heavier-bodied skuas?
Skuas are grouped in the order Charadriiformes alongside which other types of birds?
Approximately how many recognized species are currently encompassed by the genus Stercorarius?
What aerial behavior, involving stealing food mid-flight, are skuas renowned for?
Which specific species undertakes some of the longest migrations of any animal, traveling pole-to-pole?
Historically, skuas were sometimes included within which other family due to close evolutionary ties?
Besides kleptoparasitism, what capability is noted for the larger skua species?
What does the unification of the two historical genera into Stercorarius suggest about previous morphological distinctions?
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?
Which specific British Isles locations are mentioned as having major breeding colonies for the Great Skua?
What is the formal scientific designation for the Great Skua?
What Latin word is the genus name Stercorarius derived from, reflecting the family's shared traits?
What specific aggressive feeding behavior leads to the genus name Stercorarius relating to excrement?
Where does the species epithet 'skua' originate from?
To which major avian order does Stercorarius skua belong?
What family is Stercorarius skua nested within, comprising all skuas and jaegers?
Among the relatives listed in the comparison table, which one is designated as the 'Smallest' in size?
What physical characteristic of the Great Skua is visible on its primary wing feathers in flight?
Why is adherence to the scientific name Stercorarius skua crucial for data management in entities like the European Environment Agency's EUNIS portal?