Description: Killdeer range from a hight of nine to ten inches, and have an average wingspan of seven inches. These large plovers weigh up to three pounds. Walking on long, stick-like legs, these small birds are easy to spot in a crowd. Habitat: During non-breeding season, killdeer are often seen on the coast. Whether on the beach itself, or in nearby saltwater marshes, these birds like the shore. During breeding season however, these birds prefer dry uplands lacking in vegetation. Diet: Killdeer consume many types of insects including flies, grubs, beetles, and grasshoppers, and also many other invertebrates. Besides this, they also eat many seeds and berries. Behavior: Killdeer are known to display a curious act to protect their nest from potential predators. Instead of fleeing from the predator, these birds stumble along, dragging their wing, pretending their wing is broken. Here is a video of this convincing act.
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EBA
6/17/2017 04:22:15 pm
She puffs up like a turkey! Impressive that she's trying to sacrifice herself for her eggs. Thanks for sharing the info. Do they migrate in the winter? Where to?
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6/21/2017 12:34:40 pm
These birds only migrate south as far as they must to find food and open water.
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