Great Skua vs Long-tailed Jaeger
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Great Skua
0.58 m
Human
1.75 m
Long-tailed Jaeger
0.53 m
| Great Skua | Long-tailed Jaeger | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2–2 kg | 0.23–0.35 kg |
| Length | 50–58 cm | 48–53 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.25–1.4 m | 1.02–1.17 m |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Lifespan | 15–30 yrs | 8–15 yrs |
| Incubation | 28 days | 24 days |
| Offspring | 1–2 | 1–3 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Coast, Ocean, Tundra, Rocky Cliffs, Grassland | Tundra, Coast, Ocean, Mountain, Wetland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe, North America, Antarctica | Nordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, Oceania, Antarctica |
| Family | Stercorariidae | Stercorariidae |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |