Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="charadrius-vociferus"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/charadrius-vociferus/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/charadrius-vociferus/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/charadrius-vociferus/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="charadrius-vociferus"></birdfyi-bird>The Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a bird species in the family Charadriidae (plovers & lapwings), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.8 cm and a weight of 100.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
On this page
About
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a large 20–28 cm, vocal plover of North and Central America. Brown above, white below; two bold black breast bands; reddish-orange rump visible in flight. Inhabits open ground including fields, golf courses, parking lots, and gravel rooftops—far from water. Year-round in southern USA; migratory northward.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.8 cm | 12.5 in |
| Weight | 100.4 g | 3.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Species | Charadrius vociferus |
Distribution
Killdeer has been recorded in 6 countries.
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Killdeer endangered?
How does the Killdeer nest?
How big is the Killdeer?
What order and family does the Killdeer belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family