 Photo Credit: Minnesota Ornithological Union | Killdeer Plover Family (Charadriidae) Size: 23-28 cm (9-11 in) Habitat/Range: Open fields and prairies. Breeds from Canada south to the West Indies, Mexico and Peru. The lower U.S. has permanent residents and it winters in Central America. Though it is considered a shorebird, it can often be found far from water. | |
Eating Habits: The killdeer eats insects. Description: Robin-sized shorebird that is brown on top, white on the bottom, with two black bands across the breast. You will definitely hear this bird before you see it. These birds are ground nesters and will feign injury to draw predators away from their nest. The Killdeer gets its name from the sound of its call. | ||
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