Kittiwake
The adult is 37–41 cm (15–16 in) in length with a wingspan of 91–105 cm (36–41 in) and a body mass of 305–525 g (10.8–18.5 oz). It has a white head and body, grey back, grey wings tipped solid black, black legs and a yellow bill. Occasional individuals have pinky-grey to reddish legs, inviting confusion with red-legged kittiwake. In winter, this species acquires a dark grey smudge behind the eye and a grey hind-neck collar.
Family
Latin Name
Rissa tridactyla
Further reading
When the bird was spotted
| Date | Location | Title | Seen by | Interestingness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Saltburn | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Saltburn | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Saltburn | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Whitby area | b.m.stokesley | *** | |
| UK, Teesside and the North York Moors | Hunt Cliff rocks | b.m.stokesley | ||
| UK, Farne Islands | On the cliffs | mike421 | ** |