Killdeer - Wikipedia The killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a large plover found in the Americas Its shrill, two-syllable call is often heard, sounding like "kill deer" It was described and given its current scientific name in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of his Systema Naturae Three subspecies are described
Killdeer Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Killdeer have the characteristic large, round head, large eye, and short bill of all plovers They are especially slender and lanky, with a long, pointed tail and long wings Similar in size to American Robin, but with longer legs and wings Brownish-tan on top and white below
Killdeer | Audubon Field Guide Widespread, common, and conspicuous, the Killdeer calls its name as it flies over farmland and other open country Like other members of the plover family, this species is often found at the water's edge, but it also lives in pastures and fields far from water
Killdeer Bird - Facts, Habitat, Eggs, Sounds, Adaptations, Pictures The Killdeer bird is a plover that technically falls under the shorebird group found in and around North America However, these medium-sized, tawny brown birds mostly nestle far away from water bodies and are common to grass lawns, fields, golf courses and garages or parking spaces
Killdeer Nesting (All You Need To Know) - Birdfact In this complete guide to killdeer nesting, we will take a closer look at the birds' nesting habits, what time of year they lay their eggs, and how they…
How to Identify a Killdeer Bird - Birds and Blooms To identify a killdeer, look for distinctive markings They have a brown back, white neck ring, two black bands across a white breast and a long tail with an orange rump that shows only in flight or display
The Courageous Killdeer Bird - The Old Farmers Almanac The killdeer can be found all over North America from spring onward Listen to their unusual call and learn about this odd bird’s famous “broken wing” display, nesting habits (what nest?!), and odd habits
Killdeer - American Bird Conservancy The Killdeer is the most widespread North American plover species The breeding range extends from central Alaska east to Newfoundland and down Killdeer occur year-round along much of the Pacific Coast, lower elevations of the Rockies, and across the southern United States, then well into Mexico
Killdeer - eBird Common, large plover Slender shape with long wings and tail Look for two black breast bands, unique among plovers in its range Often nests near human development: parking lots, school roofs, road edges, and farms, usually on bare gravel Adults perform broken-wing displays to distract predators from their nests and young
Killdeer Larger, louder, and more numerous by far than its cousin the Piping Plover, the Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) gets its name from the insistent cries that can be heard over fields, parking lots, gravel pits, and a host of other open spaces throughout spring and summer