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Killdeerandyoung_a

Identification

killdeer
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus: information (1) Charadrius vociferus: pictures (15) Charadrius vociferus: sounds (2)

Date Taken

July 4, 1979

Location

Aitkin, Minnesota

Caption

Chick and adult Killdeer exhibiting distraction display

Subject
Live Animal

Subject
Behavior

Type
Photo

Life Stages And Gender
Hatchling

Life Stages And Gender
Adult/Sexually Mature

Anatomy
Female

Anatomy
Coloration/Patterning :: Cryptic

Behaviors
Parental Care :: Protecting Young

Contributors

H. C. Kyllingstad (photographer)

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