Kittiwake
Scientific name: Rissa tridactyla
A pretty, little gull, the kittiwake can be spotted nesting in colonies on clifftops and rock ledges around the UK's coast. It spends the winter out at sea.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 38-40cmWingspan: 95-110cm
Weight: 300-500g
Average lifespan: 12 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).