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killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Photo by ksykng
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Description:

This little bird was protecting a nest made from pebbles.

Species ID Suggestions

killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

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williefromwi
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Killdeer

Charadrius vociferous
evenlake
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Comments (2)
CoastalJHawk
Great pic! It might be doing a "broken wing" display. I read they do this to lead predators away from their young.

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PublishedJune 25, 2012

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