Skuas
Order: Charadriiformes. Family: Stercorariidae
The family Stercorariidae are, in general, medium to large birds, typically with grey or brown plumage, often with white markings on the wings. They nest on the ground in temperate and arctic regions and are long-distance migrants. There are 7 species worldwide and 3 species which occur in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Skua | Stercorarius antarctica | |
| Pomarine Skua | Sterocorarius pomarinus | |
| Arctic Skua | Stercorarius parasiticus | |
| Long-tailed Skua | Stercorarius longicaudus |
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