Kittiwake

Either of two species of marine bird of the genus Rissa: the black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) from N areas of the N oceans; and the red-legged kittiwake (Rissa brevirostris) from the Bering Sea. They spend much time at sea, and nest on cliffs in large numbers. (Family: Laridae.)

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Gull


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