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Red-legged Kittiwake

Rissa brevirostris

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family
Laridae
Genus
Rissa
Species
Rissa brevirostris (Red-legged Kittiwake)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカアシミツユビカモメ
Chinese 紅腳三趾鷗
Spanish Gaviota piquicorta
French Mouette des brumes
German Klippenmöwe
Portuguese gaivota-de-pernas-vermelhas
Russian Красноногая говорушка

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นกคิตติเวกขาดำ
Rissa tridactyla
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-legged Kittiwake?
The scientific name of Red-legged Kittiwake is Rissa brevirostris. It belongs to the genus Rissa.
What is the conservation status of Red-legged Kittiwake?
Red-legged Kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Red-legged Kittiwake live?
Red-legged Kittiwake is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Red-legged Kittiwake belong to?
Red-legged Kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris) belongs to the genus Rissa, which is part of the taxonomic family Laridae.
Is Red-legged Kittiwake endangered?
Yes, Red-legged Kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Red-legged Kittiwake belong to?
Red-legged Kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Red-legged Kittiwake?
The closest relatives of Red-legged Kittiwake in the genus Rissa include นกคิตติเวกขาดำ.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Rissa — 2 Species

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นกคิตติเวกขาดำ
Rissa tridactyla
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Red-legged Kittiwake
Rissa brevirostris
VU
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