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Black-Legged Kittiwake

Black-Legged Kittiwake
The black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) has short, black legs, grey wings with black tips, and a pale yellowish beak. It is a member of the gull family. Also known as the winter gull or frost gull, the kittiwake is found in Arctic and cold temperate regions on both sides of the North Atlantic Ocean.
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