About the Red-legged Kittiwake
The red-legged kittiwake is a seabird species in the gull family Laridae. It breeds in the Pribilof Islands, Bogoslof Island, and Buldir Island in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska, and the Commander Islands, Russia, and spends the winter at sea.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers (Laridae) |
| Species | Rissa brevirostris |
| Species Codes | relkit, RLKI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-legged Kittiwake belong to?
The Red-legged Kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris) belongs to the Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers family (Laridae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-legged Kittiwake?
The Red-legged Kittiwake is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-legged Kittiwake?
The red-legged kittiwake is a seabird species in the gull family Laridae. It breeds in the Pribilof Islands, Bogoslof Island, and Buldir Island in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska, and the Commander Islands, Russia, and spends the winter at sea....
Where can I report a Red-legged Kittiwake sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-legged Kittiwake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code relkit, or on iNaturalist.
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