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Black-legged Kittiwake

Rissa tridactyla

The Black-legged Kittiwake is a small, cheerful seabird that loves to live near the ocean. With its white body and black legs, it can often be seen flying over the waves or resting on rocky cliffs.

Hábitat: Coastal areas

Aspecto

The Black-legged Kittiwake is a medium-sized gull with a bright white head and body, a grey back, and striking black wingtips that look 'dipped in ink'. Its legs are jet black, contrasting with its small yellow bill. This sets it apart from many paler-legged gulls.

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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Black-legged Kittiwake

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Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

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Kittiwakes spend winters far at sea, sometimes not touching land for 7-8 months!

They have a small, almost absent hind toe, making their feet look quite different!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Cliff Master

Black-legged Kittiwake can build sturdy nests on narrow cliff ledges because of their strong grip, keeping eggs safe from predators.

Habilidad

Ocean Roamer

Black-legged Kittiwake has special glands that help them drink seawater, allowing them to live far out in the vast ocean.

Habilidad

Diving Dynamo

Black-legged Kittiwake can swiftly dive from the air into the water to catch fish, thanks to their quick wings and keen eyesight.

Habilidad

Weather Warrior

Black-legged Kittiwake has waterproof feathers that help them stay dry and warm even in stormy ocean weather.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
37-41 cm
Envergadura
91-105 cm
Peso
0.3-0.525 kg
Esperanza de vida
15-20 años
Top Speed
60 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Incubación
24-28 días
Distancia de migración
10000 km

Dieta y alimentación

These ocean birds mostly eat small fish and tiny marine creatures found near the surface.

Alimentos principales

  • Sand eels
  • Capelin
  • Herring
  • Cod fry
  • Krill
  • Squid

Método de búsqueda

  • Pursuit

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Capelin

Mallotus villosus

A key fish in their ocean diet.

eaten by

Sandeel

Ammodytes marinus

A favorite small fish snack.

eats

Great Black-backed Gull

Larus marinus

Might steal eggs or chicks.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

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Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch or feed them.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Black-legged Kittiwake?

37-41 cm

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Black-legged Kittiwake?

91-105 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Black-legged Kittiwake?

0.3-0.525 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Black-legged Kittiwake?

15-20 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Black-legged Kittiwake?

60 km/h

¿Qué come Black-legged Kittiwake?

These ocean birds mostly eat small fish and tiny marine creatures found near the surface.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Black-legged Kittiwake?

Coastal areas

¿Cómo caza Black-legged Kittiwake?

Pursuit

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