Identification
killdeer
Charadrius vociferus
Caption
A Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) runs along the bank of the Verde River (which you can hear inthe background), flying at the end to safety. His name means the "Talkative Plover" and he's well-named - both sexes pipe constantly, it seems.
- Type
- Sound
Contributors
Douglas Von Gausig (recordist; copyright holder), Naturesongs.com
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