Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

The Killdeer is a medium-sized plover known for its distinctive, loud call that sounds like its name. It has a brown back, white underparts, and two black breast bands. This bird is often found in open habitats such as fields, meadows, and shorelines. Killdeer are known for their unique nesting behavior, often creating their nests on the ground in open areas, and using distraction displays to lure potential predators away from the nest. They are opportunistic feeders, consuming a variety of insects, earthworms, and small crustaceans. The Killdeer is a common and widespread species, known for its adaptability to human-altered landscapes.

Habitat: Open fields, meadows, shorelines