North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
South Polar Skua
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: SPSK (2)
Labbe de McCormick
Stercorarius maccormicki
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Skuas
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21" 53.5cm | 52" 132.1cm | 2.5lb 1.13kg | Stercorariidae | Stercorarius maccormicki |
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The South Polar Skua is among the larger seabirds of the predator family. This bulky dark-brown bird is seen throughout waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is very similar to the Great Skua and close observation is needed to determine the correct skua species when seeing these seabirds.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.