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Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
33.147, -97.0225
Field Notes
Description:
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. 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:
Second spotting along the edge of Lake Lewisville, but this one ran quickly away.
Notes:
Killdeer spend their time walking along the ground or running ahead a few steps, stopping to look around, and running on again. When disturbed they break into flight and circle overhead, calling repeatedly. Their flight is rapid, with stiff, intermittent wingbeats.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedDecember 3, 2012
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