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 seven species worldwide of which three occur in Thailand.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Pomarine Skua | Stercorarius pomarinus | Winter visitor |
| Arctic Skua | Stercorarius parasiticus | Rare winter visitor |
| Long-tailed Skua | Stercorarius longicaudus | Accidental |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Thailand