Last updated: December 11, 2019
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Killdeer
Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Charadrius vociferus
Distribution/Habitat: Found throughout the US, south to Central America and parts of South America as well as north to Canada. Found in open areas such as fields, lawns, river banks and shores.
Average Size: Adult length: 7.9-11.0 inches, wingspan: 18.1-18.9 inches
Diet: Insects, including beetles and spiders, caterpillars and grasshoppers.