Killdeer Charadrius vociferus
A rarely spotted, large wading bird, breeding around Montreal. This species mostly eats insects, foraging in open fields with short vegetation. The species migrates South in autumn.
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Taxonomy
Aves > Charadriiformes > Charadriidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Keilschwanz-Regenpfeifer |
| English | Killdeer |
| French | Pluvier kildir |
| Spanish | Chorlo gritón, Chorlitejo colirrojo |
How to Identify
Upper parts are mostly brown, the head with patches of white and black. Belly and breasts are white.
Where When to Spot
I spotted this species in the wetlands near Technopark. When exploring breeding grounds be careful where you step!
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technopark | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Number of times a species has been observed, identified, and recorded. A species is reported only once per visit to a park.
Photos of Killdeer
