About Great Skua
The great skua is a powerful and aggressive seabird that breeds widely along
the Icelandic coast. It is well known for fiercely defending its nesting
territory. The species inhabits open areas near the sea.
Its diet includes fish, birds, and eggs, and it often steals food from other
birds. The great skua is a strong flier adapted to harsh conditions. It is a
prominent species in coastal ecosystems.
Habitat
Highlands, wetlands, and coastal areas
Diet
Fish, seabirds, eggs, chicks and carrion.
Nesting habitat
Open moorland and grassland near the sea; nests on the ground.
Identification
A large, powerful dark-brown seabird with broad wings and conspicuous white wing patches.
Distribution
Breeds locally in open coastal areas, particularly in southern Iceland.
Interesting facts
The great skua is highly aggressive during the breeding season.