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Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
35.9472, -78.5122
Field Notes
Description:
This bird is mostly brown on its upper body with a light underside. Two bands of black circle its neck. It has a short black beak. It runs around quickly on the ground and makes repeated calls when frightened.
Habitat:
Distributed throughout the United States, they live in open areas, often with little vegetation around. This one nested in a gravel area near a parking lot.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMarch 29, 2014
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