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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

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 in the wetlands near Technopark. When exploring breeding grounds be careful where you step!

Last updated on 2023-12-15. 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.