Skua standing holding penguin foot
In addition to the strong, hooked bill skuas share another characteristic with terrestrial birds of prey - the presence of hard scales, or scutes, on the legs, another indication of their predatory lifestyle.
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School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland
2009
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Summary: | In addition to the strong, hooked bill skuas share another characteristic with terrestrial birds of prey - the presence of hard scales, or scutes, on the legs, another indication of their predatory lifestyle. |
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