Killdeer
by Terri Mills
Title
Killdeer
Artist
Terri Mills
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A beautiful lone Killdeer in it's breeding plumage! Taken in Pinellas Park, Florida - May 25th, 2010. Copyright Terri Mills All Rights Reserved
Description taken from: http://www.gpnc.org/killdeer.htm
One of the most familiar shorebirds, the Killdeer is a robin-sized plover with two complete dark bands across its neck and chest and pale legs in all seasons. A bright red eye ring is visible during the breeding season. The orange-brown rump is obvious as the bird tries to lure intruders from its nest of chicks with a broken wing distraction display. Historically called the Chattering or Noisy Plover, the killdeer call is distinct.
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May 28th, 2010
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