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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Apr 18, 2026
SR-14, Washougal, WA, US
byDaniel Laus
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Apr 18, 2026
Avenue of Progress, New York, NY, US
byalysa0220
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Apr 18, 2026
NE Veterans Dr & 34th, Hillsboro, OR 97124, USA
byRebecca Lexa
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Apr 18, 2026
Riverside, CA, US
byanastasius_n
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