Killdeer

Description:

A medium-sized plover with brown wings and white breast with two black neck bands. They have a orange-red eyering. The common name Killdeer comes from their frequently heard call. It is the most widely spread shorebird in North America.

Habitat:

Although Killdeer are considered shorebirds, they often live far from water. They live in grassland habitats such as fields, meadows, and pastures

Notes:

The killdeer is also easily identified by its unusual run-and-stop gait and its ruse to lure trespassers from its nest area. It is capable of reaching 5 miles per hour as a runner and 50 mph on the wing.