great skua (English spelling) greatskua

Japanese: great skua(英語表記)greatskua
great skua (English spelling) greatskua

...All three species are seen passing through the coastal waters of Japan twice a year, in spring and autumn, but the number is greater in spring. The great skua ( Catharacta skua maccormicki ) (illustration) is about 60 cm long. Its whole body is dark brown with white areas on its wings, making it very conspicuous when flying.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "great skua" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…3種とも日本では春秋の2回,近海を通過するものが見られるが,春期にその数が多い。オオトウゾクカモメCatharacta skua maccormicki(英名great skua)(イラスト)は全長約60cm。全身暗褐色で,翼に白色部があり,飛翔(ひしよう)時によく目だつ。…

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