Black-legged Kittiwake
Rissa tridactyla
Black-legged Kittiwakes spend much of the year over cold northern seas, returning to steep coastal cliffs to breed. They feed chiefly on small schooling fish, crustaceans, and other surface-dwelling marine prey. Unlike many gulls, the adult has black legs and a delicate, high-pitched call.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
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- Black-legged Kittiwake