The skua is native to cooler regions, hence they're associated with rugged, oceanic landscapes. During our trip to the Arctic, we observed several skua nesting on the rocky cliffs.
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Behavioral Traits
Skua are known for aggressively protecting their territory and stealing food from other birds. The skua swooped down to steal the fish caught by the gull.
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Birdwatching Term
In birdwatching, identifying a skua can be challenging due to their swift flight over water. We finally managed to photograph the elusive skua after hours of tracking it.