Cosa mangia Black-legged Kittiwake?

La dieta di Black-legged Kittiwake determina dove e quando lo troverai. Capire cosa mangia aiuta a prevedere dove cercare.

Panoramica della dieta

Carnivore (primarily piscivorous)

Come cerca cibo

Primarily surface feeders, snatching small fish (e.g., sandeels, capelin, herring, cod fry) and marine invertebrates (e.g., crustaceans, squid) from the water's surface. They often feed in large flocks, sometimes associated with cetaceans or fishing vessels. They do not typically plunge-dive from great heights like terns, but may make shallow dives.

Quando si nutre

Diurnal, though they may feed at night during periods of high prey availability or under moonlight.

Esplora Black-legged Kittiwake