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A Review on the Kleptoparasitic Skuas of the Islands

Authors :
Kanaujia, Amita
Kumar, Ashish
Kushwaha, Sonika
Kumar, Akhilesh
Kumar, Adesh
Kanaujia, Amita
Kumar, Ashish
Kushwaha, Sonika
Kumar, Akhilesh
Kumar, Adesh
Source :
G-Journal of Environmental Science and Technology; Vol. 2 No. 3 (2014): December; 39-43; 2322-0228
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The Skuas are one of the World’s rare birds. They are very important part of the Iceland biodiversity and most of the scientists and researchers talk about Penguin but only few people know about Skuas who are the kleptoparasite and they eat eggs of fulmarine petrel and penguin. The topic is taken for the review because these Skuas are very important bird but their identities have remained unclear due to limited studies. The review article reflects the Systematic Position of Skuas as well as the types. The convergence with raptors is also reflected. More research is required, particularly long-term studies, to better understand one of Antarctica’s most enigmatic species of Skuas. From ecological perspective, the links between migration and breeding grounds are of great importance for the better understanding of factors affecting the life cycle of birds.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Journal :
G-Journal of Environmental Science and Technology; Vol. 2 No. 3 (2014): December; 39-43; 2322-0228
Notes :
application/pdf, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1229912058
Document Type :
Electronic Resource