Killdeer [Charadrius vociferus]
Description
The Killdeer is a large plover found in the Americas. It is known for its 'broken wing' act to distract predators from its nest. It has two black neckbands and a white forehead. Killdeers feed on invertebrates, small fish, and berries. The bird is named after its loud 'kill-deer' call.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
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| Family |
Plovers
Charadriidae
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| Genus |
Ringed Plovers
Anarhynchus
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