Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
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<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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 31.8 cm | 12.5 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 100.4 g | 3.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
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พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 31 days.
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3-5
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Charadrius |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Charadrius vociferus |
Distribution
Killdeer has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family