Black-legged Kittiwake

Rissa tridactyla

Order:

Charadriiformes

Family:

Laridae

Size:

38-40 cm

Weight:

305-512 g

Taxonomy:

R. t. tridactyla (Linnaeus, 1758)

Short Description:

Black-legged Kittiwakes are highly adapted to marine environments, primarily nesting on cliffs and rocky ledges in colonies, often in inaccessible locations to protect against predators. They are known for their distinctive appearance, with a white body, gray wings, and black legs.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

The Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) has been recorded in Pakistan, specifically at Borith Lake, as a vagrant species. This sighting represents a significant range extension for the species, as it is typically found in the high Arctic to temperate regions

In terms of behavior, Black-legged Kittiwakes are highly social birds, often seen in large colonies during the breeding season. They are skilled flyers and foragers, feeding primarily on small fish and invertebrates found in the ocean. During the non-breeding season, they may disperse widely across the ocean, following food sources.