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great skua

/ɡreɪt ˈskjuːə/

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/ɡreɪt ˈskjuːə/C1formalscientific
  • ruКрупная, сильная морская птица (Stercorarius skua), обитающая в Северной Атлантике и Арктике, известная своим агрессивным поведением и привычкой воровать еду у других птиц.

A large, powerful seabird (Stercorarius skua) found in the North Atlantic and Arctic regions, known for its aggressive behavior and habit of stealing food from other birds.

  1. Large seabirdC1formal

    A large predatory seabird (Stercorarius skua) found in the North Atlantic, known for its aggressive behavior and habit of stealing food from other birds.

    ruКрупная морская птица

    • The great skua is known for its powerful flight and aggressive nature.
    • We spotted a great skua chasing a puffin over the ocean.
    • Great skuas often nest on remote islands in the North Atlantic.