The Killdeer is the most widespread and familiar plover in North America, often nesting on gravel rooftops, parking lots, and athletic fields far from water. Its theatrical 'broken wing' distraction display — dragging a wing and calling loudly to lure predators from the nest — is one of the most convincing performances in the bird world. It is named for its loud 'kill-DEER' call.
Habitat
Open fields, rooftops, parking lots, and stream edges
Diet
Earthworms, insects, and aquatic invertebrates
How common
Common
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