skua

• 一种大型掠食性海鸟，形似海鸥，生活在北方海域，以抢夺其他鸟类的食物而闻名。

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.

   贼鸥

   • 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.

   同义词jaeger