Skuas are known as the pirates of the sea with their predatory chasing of other birds to disgorge their catch witch the skua will then consume.

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Size: 4448px × 3026px
Location: Handa Island Sutherland Scotland
Photo credit: © Simon rowlands / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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