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skua

/ˈskjuː.ə/

Traduction: Grand oiseau marin charognard et prédateur, proche du goéland, des régions nordiques, connu pour voler agressivement la nourriture des autres oiseaux.

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noun

/ˈskjuː.ə/C2formal
  • frGrand oiseau marin charognard et prédateur, proche du goéland, des régions nordiques, connu pour voler agressivement la nourriture des autres oiseaux.

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.

    frGrand labbe (oiseau marin)

    • 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.

    Synonymesjaeger

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  • skuas' possessive plural form
  • skua's possessive singular form