Arctic Skua vs South Polar 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
South Polar Skua
0.55 m
| Arctic Skua | South Polar Skua | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.33–0.57 kg | 0.9–1.6 kg |
| Length | 41–46 cm | 48–55 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.07–1.25 m | 1.3–1.4 m |
| Top Speed | 70 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 8–12 yrs | 12–25 yrs |
| Incubation | 26 days | 27 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 | Ocean, Coast, ice, Tundra |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica | – |
| Family | Stercorariidae | Stercorariidae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |