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Scientific name
Catharacta antarctica.
Common name
Antarctic skua.
Size
They tend to have an average size of 1.4 m and a wingspan of 64 cm.
Weight
They weigh around 1.7 kg.
Habitat
They are found in Admiralty Bay.
Feeding
Their diet is based on stealing food from other birds.
Reproduction
Mating begins in November and continues until December, forming large colonies reaching a density of 132 pairs per square meter. There is cooperative reproduction, forming trios or larger groups for parental care.
Conservation status
Least concern.
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