Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)
- HABITAT - Black-legged Kittiwake are found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans, primarily in the Arctic and subarctic regions. They are often associated with coastal cliffs where they nest. They often breed in large colonies on steep coastal cliffs.
- DIET - Their diet mainly consists of fish and invertebrates. They are well adapted to foraging at sea and can catch prey by hovering or dipping into the water.
- FACTS - • Kittiwakes are agile flyers and are known for their ability to ride updrafts along cliffs. They are social birds, and large colonies can consist of thousands of individuals. The name "kittiwake" is derived from their distinctive call, which sounds like "kittee-wa-aaake."
