Red-legged Kittiwake
Rissa brevirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rissa-brevirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-legged Kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris) is a bird species in the family Laridae (möwen und seeschwalben), within the order Charadriiformes (watvögel und möwen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 60 cm and a weight of 401.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Red-legged Kittiwake, 35–39 cm, has a very restricted range on only four Aleutian and Pribilof Island colonies, with a world population under 200,000. Resembles Black-legged Kittiwake but with bright red legs, darker upperparts, and white underwing tips. Pelagic piscivore; Vulnerable and declining.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 60,0 cm | 23.6 in |
| Gewicht | 401,6666666666667 g | 14.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 25-32 days. Fledging: 37 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes (Watvögel und Möwen) |
| Familie | Laridae (Möwen und Seeschwalben) |
| Genus | Rissa |
| Arten | Rissa brevirostris |
Distribution
Red-legged Kittiwake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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