Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 31,8 cm | 12.5 in |
| Масса | 100,4 g | 3.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.
Размер кладки
3-5
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| Виды | Charadrius vociferus |
Distribution
Killdeer has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family