Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
The killdeer is a large plover found in the Americas. Its shrill, two-syllable call is often heard, sounding like "kill deer". It was described and given its current scientific name in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus.
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Community Sightings
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Sep 1, 2026
Richard & Meg Weekley Park, 8440 Greenhouse Rd, Cypress, TX 77433, USA
byAlexandria Aaron
Research Grade
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Sep 1, 2026
Belmar Park, Lakewood, CO, USA
byandrewdubs1
Research Grade
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Sep 1, 2026
Flower Mound, TX, USA
byKathryn Wells
Research Grade
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Sep 1, 2026
Jefferson County, KS, USA
byDustin Schnee
Research Grade
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