About the Black-legged Kittiwake
The Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is a species of bird in the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 105 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bklkit when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Rissa tridactyla |
| Species Codes | bklkit, BLKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-legged Kittiwake belong to?
The Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Black-legged Kittiwake?
The Black-legged Kittiwake is a member of the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Black-legged Kittiwake sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-legged Kittiwake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bklkit, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers 105 species
More Birds in Order Charadriiformes
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