Falkland Skua Collection

Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus), Ronge Island, Antarctica

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

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

Falkland skua or brown skua chick. They are the great skua of the southern polar and subpolar region, Falkland Islands

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

Falkland (Brown) Skua Catharacta antarctica stealing egg from Gentoo Penguins Sea Lion Island Falklands

South America, Falkland Islands, Bleaker Island. Falkland skuas stealing eggs from bird colony. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Falkland or Brown Skua or Subanarctic Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus, taxonomy in dispute). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Antarctic Skua (Catharacta antarctica) x South Polar Skua (Catharacta maccormicki) hybrid, adult, in flight, at renowned island site for hybridisation, Deception Island, South Shetlands, Antarctica

Antarctic Skua (Catharacta antarctica) adult, in flight, New Island, Falkland Islands, november

Brown skuas
Brown skua (Catharacta antarctica), resting. This aggressive bird, also known as the Antarctic skua, reaches 55 centimetres in length. It feeds on the young and eggs of penguins and cormorants

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The Falkland Skua, also known as the Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus), is a fascinating bird found in the Sub-Antarctic region. This cunning species is notorious for its egg-stealing behavior, often seen flying away with stolen eggs from other birds' nests. One remarkable sighting captured the moment a Subantarctic or Brown Skua snatched an egg from a Royal Penguin's nest. The skua's swift flight showcased its agility and determination to secure its next meal. In another instance, on Ronge Island in Antarctica, a Brown Skua chick was spotted. These chicks are considered the great skuas of the southern polar regions and hold significant importance in their ecosystem. A captivating photograph depicted King Penguins gathering together to defend themselves against a nearby predator - the Falkland Skua. These penguins understand that they must unite against this skilled thief to protect their precious offspring. Interestingly, there have been sightings of Northern Rockhopper Penguins accompanied by Brown Skuas. It seems these two species coexist but maintain cautious interactions due to potential threats posed by these opportunistic skuas. On Bleaker Island in the Falkland Islands, where rockhopper penguin colonies thrive, a Falkland Skua soared above them all. Its presence served as a constant reminder of nature's delicate balance between predator and prey. Moving further north to Sea Lion Island in South America's Falkland Islands archipelago, another image showcased a Falkland Skua perched on its nest. This snapshot provided insight into their nesting habits and highlighted their adaptability within diverse habitats. Credit was given for capturing an intense moment when Catharacta antarctica stole an egg from Gentoo Penguins at sea near the Falklands. This act demonstrated how resourceful these skuas can be when it comes to securing sustenance for themselves or their young ones.