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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.

Specs

Length25-30cm
Weight90-130g
Wingspan40-45cm

Common Names

GermanKeilschwanz-Regenpfeifer
EnglishKilldeer
FrenchPluvier kildir
SpanishChorlo gritón

Taxonomy

OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyCharadriidae
SpeciesCharadrius vociferus

How to Identify

This species has a very unique look and is easy to identify. Upper parts are mostly brown, the head with patches of white and black. Belly and breasts are white.

Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) - Technopark - 2017-06-24

Where and When to Spot

I spotted this species the first time on an artificially levelled platform near Technopark. My observations and video recordings have been done in Parc Michel-Chartrand though. When exploring breeding grounds be careful where you step!

SpringSummerFallWinter
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Where and when a species has been observed, identified, and recorded.

Last updated on 2024-05-09. Written and regularly updated by Karl-Heinz Müller, Dipl. Natw. ETH, Biology. With 10 years of experience in wildlife photography, Karl-Heinz shares first-hand, on-site collected observations, photos and videos from his frequent visits to parks in the Montreal area.