Killdeer
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) are common and widespread in the U.S. Named for its sharp call. Known for "broken wing" display used to lure potential predators away from nests. Makes shallow scrape for nest in barren locations, often in gravel. All images made at Water Ranch in Gilbert, AZ.
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