
Subantarctic Skua
The brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus), also known as the Antarctic skua, subantarctic skua, southern great skua, southern skua, or hākoakoa (Māori), is a large seabird that breeds in the subantarctic and Antarctic zones and moves further north when not breeding.
Informações sobre a espécie
Most records May to Aug
When Subantarctic Skua sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Curve from 134 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property and not from this province. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Subantarctic Skua is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
134 records, iNaturalist
Parques onde os anfitriões registram: Subantarctic Skua
Hospedagens que retribuem
Por todo o Cabo Ocidental
Subantarctic Skua: registrado aqui
Subantarctic Skua: registrado aqui
Subantarctic Skua: registrado aqui
Subantarctic Skua: registrado aqui
Subantarctic Skua: registrado aqui
Subantarctic Skua: registrado aqui
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Observação de aves
Southern right whales, sea cliffs, and Hermanus's harbour town
Ver lugares que retribuemPlanejando uma viagem
Quando e onde encontrar: Subantarctic Skua
Os anfitriões registraram esta espécie (Subantarctic Skua) em hospedagens dentro ou ao lado de Table Mountain National Park, Robberg Nature Reserve and West Coast National Park.
Melhores horários do dia
- As primeiras horas depois do nascer do sol, e o fim da tarde. As aves cantam e se alimentam mais nas horas frescas.
- Meio-dia. Mais silencioso, sobretudo no calor do verão.
Formas de observar
Dirija por conta própria
Seu próprio veículo e seu próprio ritmo, nas estradas do parque.
Onde os anfitriões registram
Espécie
Stercorarius antarcticus
Registros
134
Observações no iNaturalist
Cada reserva no Spekboom apoia a conservação.
Perguntas que os viajantes fazem
Um registro significa que um anfitrião avistou esta espécie (Subantarctic Skua) na propriedade ou nas proximidades. Nunca é garantia de avistamento.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Subantarctic Skua in Western Cape?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Subantarctic Skua at stays in or beside Table Mountain National Park, Robberg Nature Reserve and West Coast National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Subantarctic Skua in South Africa?
The Subantarctic Skua is most recorded in Western Cape (84% of records), Eastern Cape (11% of records), based on 134 iNaturalist observations. 6 places to stay on Spekboom in Western Cape have recorded the Subantarctic Skua on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Subantarctic Skua?
Sightings of the Subantarctic Skua peak from May to Aug, based on 134 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the Subantarctic Skua?
The brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus), also known as the Antarctic skua, subantarctic skua, southern great skua, southern skua, or hākoakoa (Māori), is a large seabird that breeds in the subantarctic and Antarctic zones and moves further north when not breeding. Its taxonomy is highly complex and a matter of dispute, with some splitting it into two or three species: Falkland skua (S.




























