Killdeers - Facts for Kids

Close-up of a killdeer's head and upper chest. The bird has a brown head, white throat, a white band and two black bands across its chest, and a noticeable orange ring around its eye. It is looking slightly to the left.

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Facts About Killdeers For Kids

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The Killdeer’s scientific name is Charadrius vociferus, which means “noisy plover” because of its loud, clear calls!

Sources:

Britannica All About Birds

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