Rissa (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Laridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Rissa tridactyla, also known as the black-legged kittiwake, is a seabird species within the Rissa genus.
- Rissa brevirostris, or the red-legged kittiwake, is another species within the Rissa genus of the Laridae family.
- Rissa tridactyla is known for its distinctive black legs and feet, which distinguish it from other Rissa species.
- The Rissa genus consists of two species of kittiwakes, both of which are found in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Rissa brevirostris is found primarily in the Bering Sea region, while Rissa tridactyla has a more widespread distribution.