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Killdeer
radrius vociferus
40.7216, -111.851
Field Notes
Description:
Size & Shape
Killdeer have the characteristic large, round head, large eye, and short bill of all plovers. They are especially slender and lanky, with a long, pointed tail and long wings.
Color Pattern
Brownish-tan on top and white below. The white chest is barred with two black bands, and the brown face is marked with black and white patches. The bright orange-buff rump is conspicuous in flight.
Habitat:
Urban park.
Notes:
Performing "broken-wing" display in an effort to divert preceived predator(me) from chick. The chick was suffering from an injured leg.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 2, 2011
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