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Black-legged Kittiwake

Rissa tridactyla

Endangered

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Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Venezuela). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Rissa tridactyla (Black-legged Kittiwake)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミツユビカモメ

Chinese 三趾鷗

Spanish Gaviota pata negra

French Mouette tridactyle

German Dreizehnmöwe

Portuguese gaivota-tridáctila

Russian Моевка

Thai นกคิตติเวกขาดำ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-legged Kittiwake?

The scientific name of Black-legged Kittiwake is Rissa tridactyla. It belongs to the genus Rissa.

What is the conservation status of Black-legged Kittiwake?

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-legged Kittiwake live?

Black-legged Kittiwake is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Venezuela). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Black-legged Kittiwake belong to?

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) belongs to the genus Rissa, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.

Is Black-legged Kittiwake endangered?

Yes, Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Black-legged Kittiwake belong to?

Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Black-legged Kittiwake?

The closest relatives of Black-legged Kittiwake in the genus Rissa include Red-legged Kittiwake.