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.
Name | Binomial | Status |
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South Polar Skua | Stercorarius maccormicki | Trinidad only |
Pomarine Skua | Stercorarius pomarinus | Trinidad only; Rare/Accidental |
Arctic Skua | Stercorarius parasiticus | Rare/Accidental |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Trinidad And Tobago