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killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Photo by KennethCox
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KennethCox
Wikipedia link- says fields, mudflats, and shores- all places you need stilts! The most interesting aspect, I think, is the broken wing act they employ to distract predators from their nests.
Ashish
Wow..the bird is so cute.. Long legs showing its must be small swamp bases.

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