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Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Description:

Killdeer have the characteristic large, round head, large eye, and short bill of all plovers. They are especially slender and lanky, with a long, pointed tail and long wings. Brownish-tan on top and white below. The white chest is barred with two black bands, and the brown face is marked with black and white patches. The bright orange-buff rump is conspicuous in flight.

Habitat:

Edge of Lake Lewisville.

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1 Comment

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

nice series

gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Oct 16, 2012
Submitted on Oct 20, 2012

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