Chilean skua (Stercorarius chilensis)

Punta Lomas pelagic trip, Arequipa, Peru. Jun 24, 2023

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Thibaud Aronson

Lion

It took me a looong time to edit the 2000 photos from that pelagic trip, but I'm finally getting there!
(And that was the last skua for me, I've now seen all seven members of the family!) Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Wait, you mean those photos are still to come or this is the end of the set? You're so productive that I can't keep up.
  What a stunning closeup of this one, and congrats on the skua milestone! Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks Ferdy!
    I meant the first option, this is the first photo I've uploaded from that day. Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Was hoping for that answer! Posted 2 years ago

The Chilean skua

The Chilean skua, also called the cinnamon skua, is a large predatory seabird, which breeds in Argentina and Chile, but ranges as far north as Brazil and Peru when not breeding. A relatively distinctive skua, it has a dark cap that contrasts with its cinnamon throat and lower face. Hybrids with the brown skua are known from southern Argentina.

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Similar species: Shorebirds And Allies

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson

By Thibaud Aronson

Uploaded Jul 28, 2023. Captured Jun 24, 2023 08:52 in 94H8+G3 Puerto De Lomas, Peru.

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Canon EOS R6
f/9.0
1/1250s
ISO3200
428mm

Captured in the winter. More winter photos.