1,968 observationsLeast Concern
Great Skua
Stercorarius skua
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Stercorariidae ›Genus: Stercorarius
About
The great skua (Stercorarius skua) is a large seabird in the skua family Stercorariidae. The English name and species name "skua" is believed to originate from the Faroese skúvur or skúgvur and is the only known bird name to originate from the Faroes that has come into regular use elsewhere. In Britain, it is sometimes known by the name bonxie, a Shetland name of Norse origin. The genus name Stercorarius is Latin and means "of dung";
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Great Skua is Stercorarius skua.
- The Great Skua has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Great Skua belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Great Skua belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Great Skua belongs to the class Aves.
- Great Skua belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
- Great Skua belongs to the family Stercorariidae.
- Great Skua belongs to the genus Stercorarius.