10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARCTIC SKUA»
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arctic skua in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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The
Arctic Skua: A Study of the Ecology and Evolution of a ...
This book describes the results of a long-term study of the ecology, evolutionary genetics and sociobiology of a seabird, the Arctic Skua.
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Seabirds: Feeding Ecology and Role in Marine Ecosystems
Booby Arctic T1n Co1mon T1n Sandwich Tern Arctic Skua Arctic Skua Arctic
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Skua Arctic ...
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Birds of the Middle East
Two morphs: all dark (scarce) and a pale morph, which differs from Arctic Skua in
more extensive black cap, darker flanks and blacker breast-band (sometimes
absent) and vent. In winter, flanks and tail-coverts barred, elongated tail feathers
...
Richard Porter, Simon Aspinall, 2010
1 Arctic Skua, juvenile intermediate type Note strong rusty tinge to head, body
and covert tips. Head shows narrow dark streaks, and rather pale feathers
surrounding upper mandible (mirroring pale blaze of adult). Bill pale, with black
distal ...
Malling Olsen Klaus, Klaus Malling Olsen, 2013
The voice of the arctic skua is very strong and varied in tone. One of the sounds
that it makes is a long maiowing, which can be heard for a long distance. It often
sounds like a repeated yaiow-yaiow with heightening pitch in each call. The
alarm ...
Dorete Bloch, Lorenz Ferdinand
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Jonathan Couch's Cornish Birds
193 Blacktoed Gull [Arctic Skua Stercorarius parasiticus. Long-tailed Skua S.
longicaudus] It is common in the offing while the Pilchard fishery lasts; but rarely
comes very near the Shore. It is called Tomorry. [Added later] It is the Arctic Jager,
...
Roger David Penhallurick, 2003
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Nipisat - a Saqqaq Culture Site in Sisimiut, Central West ...
Arctic skua A total of three arctic skua bones were recovered from phase 3. One
left scapula, a fragment of furcula and one left coracoid were retrieved from
square 387x/ 193y, area 2. The bones were articulated and from an adult bird.
Anne Birgitte Gotfredsen, Tinna Møbjerg, 2004
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Stray Feathers: Reflections on the Structure, Behaviour and ...
When not thieving or scavenging, they are formidable hunters – the raptors of the
ocean. All the skuas are migratory. The southern subspecies of the Great Skua
breeds on sub-Antarctic islands and visit Australia in winter. The Arctic Skua ...
Penny Olsen, Leo Joseph, 2011
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The Helm Guide to Bird Identification
Little white in wing, dark not shown in Arctic Skua. Adult summer Arctic Skua.
Pale phase. belly, long tail. Adult summer Pomarine Skua. Pale phase. Adult
summer Arctic Skua. Pale phase. Compare keel shapes, wing proportions and
tail ...
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The Complete Guide to Ireland's Birds
Arctic Skua Stercorarius parasiticus Meirleach Artach A light skua with narrow-
based, pointed wings. Pale-phase adults show a dark cap, a yellowish face,
whitish underparts and a diffuse breast band. Dark, plain brown upperwings
show ...
Eric Dempsey, Michael O'Clery, 2002
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARCTIC SKUA»
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arctic skua is used in the context of the following news items.
Top tips for photographing wildlife
Other photographs on these pages - including a ghostly barn owl swooping low over a meadow and an Arctic Skua hovering high in the sky ... «The Press, York, Dec 14»
Coastal youth grow new `wings of fire'
Arctic Skua was captured on camera about 30km into the sea from Mangalore coast on October 26 by Shivshankar. Arctic skuas, also called ... «Bangalore Mirror, Nov 14»
RSPB Scotland welcomes government protection for seabirds
Among the worst hit are Arctic Skua, which has experienced a loss of 80 per cent, Arctic Tern, with a fall of 72 per cent, and Kittiwake, a decline ... «Bird Watch, Jul 14»
Scotland announces 30 new marine protected areas
RSPB Scotland was furious that threatened birds such as Arctic skua, Arctic terns and kittiwakes were excluded from the new set of MPA sites. «The Guardian, Jul 14»
For the price of a two bed London flat you can buy an Orkney island
You won't be lonely, either: the island is home to gull and tern colonies, shell ducks, hen harriers and Arctic skua. Puffins and seals have also ... «CITY A.M., Jul 14»
Birdwatcher's Diary No.64
Both Arctic skua and great skua also use the island as a breeding ground, while hooded crows and ravens have also made it their home. «The Guildford Dragon NEWS, Jun 14»
Offshore protection zones vital to arrest decline of seabirds
They have been greatest for Arctic skua (an 80% drop), Arctic tern (72%) and black-legged kittiwake (68%). Under the European birds directive, ... «The Conversation, May 14»
'Urgent action' needed to protect seabirds, say RSPB Scotland
Arctic skua have plummeted by 80%, Arctic tern by 72% and kittiwakes by 68%. Stuart Housden, director of RSPB Scotland, said: "Scotland has ... «BBC News, May 14»
Away from it all in Orkney's Balfour Castle
Indeed the whole estate extends over 1,000 acres, through which visitors can wander and watch birds: hen harriers, shellducks, Arctic skua, ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Feb 14»
Irish President for the Old Gaffers Association
... many sailing interests – he also was a regular offshore competitor with his S&S-designed fiberglass She 31 Arctic Skua. Photo courtesy OGA. «Afloat, Jan 14»
