Black-legged Kittiwake
Rissa tridactyla
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rissa-tridactyla"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 60.2 cm and a weight of 439.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Sobre
Black-legged Kittiwake, 38–40 cm, wingspan 91–105 cm, is the most abundant gull globally, with millions breeding on cliff ledges across the North Atlantic and Pacific. White body, grey mantle, solid black wing tips, yellow bill, black legs. Pelagic piscivore outside breeding. Vulnerable; declining.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 60,2 cm | 23.7 in |
| Peso | 439,3333333333333 g | 15.50 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 35-49 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Rissa |
| Espécies | Rissa tridactyla |
Distribution
Black-legged Kittiwake has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family