Research explains killdeer often exist as non-shore shorebirds. Sure, some live near water, but others support themselves and ...

Eric Parker took this photo at Buena Vista Recreation Area of what appear to be eggs laid by a Killdeer Killdeer (Charadrius ...

When a predator, such as a fox, approaches a killdeer’s egg-filled nest or its babies, the bird starts acting as if it is in great distress with a broken wing. The fox thinks it has an easy meal ...

Killdeer are in the shorebird family and were a common sight, often using the higher ground of fields and pasture. They are easily recognized not only by their call, but by their bold colors and ...

The killdeer is a familiar bird, perhaps as well known as the robin. Like the robin, it is a reliable sign of spring. The killdeer signals spring in places other than the robin, however.

I wish I could’ve been my dad’s killdeer. I wish I were more alert to the dangers around him, and used my shrill voice, distracting tactics, and aggressive actions to drive those devastating ...