Black-legged Kittiwake

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Black-legged Kittiwake
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Habitat
The black-legged kittiwake can be found on cliffs and ledges of coastal areas and islands during breeding season. The black-legged kittiwake may also nest on tall buildings, bridges, sea walls and even offshore oil rigs. It winters on the open ocean. It rarely comes far inland.

Diet
The black-legged kittiwake eats marine invertebrates, plankton, and fish. It feeds in flocks and catches food at the surface of the water. it also dives just below the surface of the water to catch its prey, in fact, it is the only gull that dives and swims underwater!

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