Least Concern
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
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About
The killdeer is a medium-sized shorebird known for its distinctive call and 'broken-wing' display to distract predators from its nest. Despite being a shorebird, it often nests far from water.
Habitat
Open fields, beaches, and parking lots throughout North and South America
Diet
Carnivorous - insects, worms, and crustaceans
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Fun Facts
- Killdeer get their name from their loud, piercing call that sounds like 'kill-dee! kill-dee!'
- They are known for nesting in unusual places like gravel driveways and parking lots.
- The 'broken-wing' display is a distraction technique to lure predators away from their eggs or chicks.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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