Skua sitting close to nest

The South polar skua breed during the Antarctic summer months and typically lay two eggs. The nests are shallow depressions on the ground and are often found on beaches or rocky outcrops.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Wharton, Yvette
Format:	Still Image
Language:	unknown
Published:	University of Auckland. School of Biological Sciences 2004
Subjects:	Bird Birds \| Land & seabirds Aves Charadriiformes Stercorariidae - Skuas Chatharacta maccormicki - South Polar Skua Antarctic Cape Bird Ross Island The Antarctic Antarc* Antarctica
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Description
Summary:	The South polar skua breed during the Antarctic summer months and typically lay two eggs. The nests are shallow depressions on the ground and are often found on beaches or rocky outcrops.