- Killdeer - Wikipedia
The killdeer is a large plover, with adults ranging in length from 20 to 28 cm (7 9 to 11 0 in), having a wingspan between 59 and 63 cm (23 and 25 in), and usually being between 72 and 121 g (2 5 and 4 3 oz) in weight [3] It has a short, thick, and dark bill, flesh-colored legs, and a red eye ring [8] In flight
- 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
- 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
All about the Killdeer - characteristics, life expectancy, sounds and calls, distribution, behavior, diet, predators, interesting facts, and much more
- How to Identify a Killdeer Bird - Birds and Blooms
Learn what a killdeer bird looks like and sounds like Get facts about their nests, eggs and songs, and see their range map
- The Courageous Killdeer Bird - The Old Farmers Almanac
Learn about the courageous killdeer bird, including its call, nesting habits, babies, history, and more facts from The Old Farmer's Almanac
- Killdeer - American Bird Conservancy
Killdeer in the northern United States and Canada migrate south each year to escape harsh winter weather, passing right over regions such as the southern U S where other Killdeer populations are nonmigratory The Killdeer is the most widespread North American plover species
- Killdeer Nesting (All You Need To Know) - Birdfact
The killdeer is a quirky species of North American plover They are often seen gathered in flocks on gravel or paved parking lots or in fields of low-cut grass, where they forage and socialize well into the night
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