Pomarine Skua vs Antarctic Tern

Pomarine Skua and Antarctic Tern are distinct in structure and habitat. The Pomarine Skua is a robust seabird with a heavier build and broader wings, while the Antarctic Tern is more slender with long, pointed wings. Their habitats rarely overlap, with the Skua favoring Arctic regions and the Tern being circumpolar in the Southern Hemisphere.

Look for the Pomarine Skua's heavier build and broader wings, especially in Arctic regions. Antarctic Tern is more slender with long, pointed wings, typically found in the Southern Hemisphere.

Pomarine Skua is larger and bulkier compared to the more slender Antarctic Tern.

Pomarine Skua has dark and light morphs, with dark morphs being rare. Antarctic Tern plumage varies among populations, with some resembling Arctic Terns.

Pomarine Skua is associated with Arctic regions, while Antarctic Tern is circumpolar in the Southern Hemisphere.