Stercorarius Collection

Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus), Ronge Island, Antarctica

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Great Skua or Bonxie (Stercorarius Skua), Hermaness Bird reserve, Unst. Scotland, Northern Isles, Shetland. Date: 21/02/2010

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Sweden, Norrbotten. Juvenile Long-tailed Jaeger (Stercorarius longicaudus). Date: 28/01/2009

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Sweden, Norrbotten. Adult Long-tailed Jaeger (Stercorarius longicaudus). Date: 28/01/2009

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Antarctica, Cuverville Island, Brown Skuas (Stercorarius antarcticus) mating on snow slope. Date: 04/02/2010

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Antarctica, Cuverville Island. Skua gull Cuverville Island Antarctica. Date: 09/02/2006

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Antarctica, Cuverville Island. Skua gull Cuverville Island Antarctica. Date: 09/02/2006

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Arctic Skua, Parasitic Jaeger - adult bird flapping its wings - Norway Date: 02-09-2019

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Arctic Skua, Parasitic Jaeger - adult bird - Norway Date: 25-08-2019

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Arctic Skua, Parasitic Jaeger - adult bird - Norway Date: 25-08-2019

Sub-Antarctic / Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) flying away with egg stolen from a Royal penguin colony (Eudyptes schlegeli), Macquarie Island, Australian Territory. December

Parasitic jaeger, Stercorarius parasiticus
Parasitic jaeger, arctic skua or parasitic skua, Stercorarius parasiticus (Arctic gull, Larus parasiticus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Scarab and dung beetles: Onitis belial 1, Phanaeus ensifer 2, Copris lunaris 3, Lethrus cephalotes 4, Geotrupes stercorarius 5, and Agaocephala latreillii 6

Subantarctic or Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) stealing an egg from a Royal penguin colony (Eudyptes schlegeli) on Macquarie Island, Australian Territory

Pomarine skua (Stercorarius pomarinus) in flight. Durham, UK. September

Great skua (Stercorarius skua) in flight and spectacular coastline with sea stacks and cliffs, home to breeding sea birds at Hermaness, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland. May 2018. Digital composite

Great Skua (Stercorarius skua) silhouetted at sunrise, Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland, UK, June

Chick of Falkland Skua or Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus, exact taxonomy is under dispute). They are the great skuas of the southern polar and subpolar region

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Brown Skuas aggressive display on snow. Date:

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Brown Skua in flight. Date:

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Dor Beetle on white background Galicia, Spain

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Dor Beetle on white background Galicia, Spain

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Great Skua courtship display. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

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Great Skua courtship display. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

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Great Skua courtship display. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

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Great Skua. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

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Great Skua in Thrift. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

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Arctic Skua - ( dark form ) (Stercorarius parasiticus) Date:

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Arctic Skua - ( dark form ) (Stercorarius parasiticus) Date:

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Arctic Skua - ( dark form ) (Stercorarius parasiticus) Date:

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Arctic Skua - ( dark form ) (Stercorarius parasiticus) Date:

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Long-tailed Skua - Perched on ground - side view - radio trnsmiter on leg (Stercorarius longicaudus) Date:

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Arctic Skua - Standing on rock - (Stercorarius parasiticus) Date:

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Arctic Skua (Pale Phase) - Landing (Stercorarius parasiticus) Date:

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Long-Tailed Skua - In flight (Stercorarius longicaudus) Date:

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Long-Tailed Skua - On Nest in tundra (Stercorarius longicaudus) Date:

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Brown / Antarctic / Southern Great / Southern Skua - in flight (Stercorarius antarcticus). Seal Island, Gansbaii, South Africa. Date:

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Brown / Antarctic / Southern Great / Southern Skua - in flight (Stercorarius antarcticus). Seal Island, Gansbaii, South Africa. Date:

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Brown / Antarctic / Southern Great / Southern Skua - in flight (Stercorarius antarcticus). Seal Island, Gansbaii, South Africa. Date:

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Arctic Skua - in flight over sea (Stercorarius parasiticus) Date:

South Polar Skua (Catharacta maccormicki) adult, feeding on Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) foot, standing in shallow water, Waterboat Point, Graham Land, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, January

South Polar Skua (Catharacta maccormicki) pale phase, adult, in flight over sea, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, December

Stercoraarius pomarinus, pomarine skua
Pomarine skua egg specimens

Stercorarius pomarinus, Pomarine skua
Plate 253 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1834-35), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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In the vast Sub-Antarctic region, a Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) takes flight with its prized possession - an egg stolen from a Parasitic jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus). This cunning bird of prey, known for its opportunistic nature, skillfully snatches away the precious prize. As it soars through the crisp air, the Skua's wings glide effortlessly against the backdrop of icy landscapes. The Skua's scientific name, Stercorarius, derives from its association with dung and carrion. These resourceful birds are often found scavenging on carcasses or stealing food from other seabirds. Their keen eyesight allows them to spot potential meals even from afar. Among their many conquests are Scarab and dung beetles that play an essential role in ecosystem balance. By preying on these insects, Skuas help control their population and maintain ecological harmony in their habitat. This particular scene captures nature's intricate web of interactions as one species steals from another. It serves as a reminder that survival in this harsh environment requires adaptability and quick thinking. As we marvel at this aerial spectacle, let us appreciate the resilience of creatures like Stercorarius who navigate challenging conditions to secure their next meal. Nature continues to amaze us with its endless wonders and captivating stories woven into every corner of our planet.