Birds of North America

Kittiwakes

Laridae

Lives, Habitats & Pictures of the Kittiwakes

Kittiwakes are members of the gull and tern family. They live along the coast of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Black-legged Kittiwake is the most common of the two species in North America, it can be found on all three ocean coastlines. The Red-legged Kittiwake lives in the north-western areas of the continent.

All kittiwakes nest on the sides of cliffs on islands and mainlands where they feel safe from predators. In late summer through winter, Black-legged Kittiwakes are reported in the interior of North America. These birds will return to the coast as the warmer weather arrives.

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Pictures of Kittiwakes of North America
Black-legged Kittiwake

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Birds of North America

Kittiwakes

Laridae

Lives, Habitats & Pictures of the Kittiwakes

Classic Collection of North American Birds CCNAB

Classic Collection of North American Birds

CCNAB