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Introduction
What the Black-legged Kittiwake Looks Like
The Black-legged Kittiwake has overall_color color of white and grey.
The Black-legged Kittiwake has above_color color of pale grey.
The Black-legged Kittiwake has head color of pale grey.
The Black-legged Kittiwake has face color of pale grey.
The Black-legged Kittiwake has below_color color of white.
The Black-legged Kittiwake has back color of pale grey.
The Black-legged Kittiwake has bill color of yellow.
The Black-legged Kittiwake has wing color of pale grey.
The Black-legged Kittiwake has belly color of white.
The Black-legged Kittiwake has tail color of grey and black.
The Black-legged Kittiwake has chest color of white.
The Black-legged Kittiwake has leg color of black.
The Black-legged Kittiwake has neck color of white.
Weight, Length, and Wingspan of the Black-legged Kittiwake
The length of the Black-legged Kittiwake is from 15.0 inches to 16.1 inches (38.1 cm to 40.9 cm).
The weight of the Black-legged Kittiwake is from 10.8 ounces to 18.5 ounces (306.2 grams to 524.5 grams).
The wingspan of the Black-legged Kittiwake is 37.0 inches (94.0 cm).
Pictures of the Black-legged Kittiwake
Feeding Behavior of the Black-legged Kittiwake
Does a lot of foraging while flying, dipping down to grab stuff at the surface or diving into the water to catch prey below the surface.
It also eats by swimming and grabbing items at the surface.
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What the Black-legged Kittiwake Likes to Eat
The Black-legged Kittiwake feeds on the following:
- fish
- crustaceans (euphausiid shrimp)
- marine worms
- mollusks
- small squid
- insects
- plant material
Where To Find the Black-legged Kittiwake
You can find the Black-legged Kittiwake in the following habitats:
- oceanic
- steep cliff
- continental shelf