skua

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/ˈskjuːə/ English

Definitions

noun

Any of various predatory seabirds of the family Stercorariidae that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches.

Related words

Synonyms

jaeger bonxie arctic skua stercorariid great skua robber gull sea crow man-of-war bird stercorarid dung-hunter seahawk pomarine skua jäger scaurie jager long-tailed jaeger

Associated

fulmar seabird petrel gull prion glaucous tern faroese swordfish kelp bunting

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