skua

• Ein großer, raubvogelartiger Seevogel, der Möwen ähnelt, in nördlichen Meeren lebt und dafür bekannt ist, anderen Vögeln aggressiv Futter zu stehlen.

A noun referring to a large, predatory seabird resembling a gull, found in northern seas, known for aggressively stealing food from other birds.

1. C1formal

   A large, predatory seabird found in northern and southern polar regions, known for its aggressive behavior and gull-like appearance.

   Raubmöwe

   • The skua swooped down to steal food from the other birds.
   • We spotted a skua nesting on the rocky cliffs.
   • Skuas are known for their powerful flight and scavenging habits.

   Synonymejaeger