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Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

This Killdeer was undaunted by the waves coming in as it foraged for something to eat. These medium sized plovers are characterized by their two black bands and a red eyering.

Habitat:

Spotted on the shore at Redondo beach.

Reference Links:

Killdeer - Wikipedia

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PublishedDecember 5, 2017

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