Arctic Skua vs Great Skua
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Arctic Skua
0.46 m
Human
1.75 m
Great Skua
0.58 m
| Arctic Skua | Great Skua | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.33–0.57 kg | 1.2–2 kg |
| Length | 41–46 cm | 50–58 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.07–1.25 m | 1.25–1.4 m |
| Top Speed | 70 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Lifespan | 8–12 yrs | 15–30 yrs |
| Incubation | 26 days | 28 days |
| Offspring | 1–3 | 1–2 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Tundra, Coast, Ocean, Wetland, Grassland | Coast, Ocean, Tundra, Rocky Cliffs, Grassland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, North America, Antarctica |
| Family | Stercorariidae | Stercorariidae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |