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Skua is slightly larger than an Atlantic Gull. What makes them different are the talons at the tips of their webbed feet.

According to their Wikipedia description:

"...Stercorarius antarcticus, at 1.63 kg (3.6 lb). On average, a skua is about 56 cm (22 in) long, and 121 cm (48 in) across the wings. They have longish bills with a hooked tip, and webbed feet with sharp claws."

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