Additional information
| Common Name | Killdeer |
|---|---|
| Comments | Adults often feign injury to lure intruders away from their nesting area. |
| Scientific Name | Charadrius vociferus |
| Habitat | Fields, pastures, parks, open areas. |
| Size | To 11 in. (28 cm) |
Killdeer
Brown bird with a white breast and two black neck bands. Rump shows orange in flight. Shrill call – kill-dee – is repeated continuously.
