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Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

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Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Killdeer


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3 Comments

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Likely it has a nest nearby and is trying to keep you from finding it. They lay their eggs in the open on the ground.

Gophers_In_Space
Gophers_In_Space 12 years ago

Thanks douglaslfaust for the ID!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

That is unique!! and cute

Gophers_In_Space
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Gophers_In_Space

Idaho

Spotted on Jun 11, 2011
Submitted on Jun 13, 2011

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