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 (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). 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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소개
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 60.0 cm | 23.6 in |
| 체중 | 401.6666666666667 g | 14.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 25-32 days. Fledging: 37 days.
산란 수
1-3
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| 과 | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Rissa |
| 종 | Rissa brevirostris |
Distribution
Red-legged Kittiwake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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자주 묻는 질문
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family