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.
Common Names
- Killdeer (en)
- Chorlo gritón, Chorlitejo colirrojo (es)
- Pluvier kildir (fr)
- Keilschwanz-Regenpfeifer (de)
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!
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)
technopark - June 24, 2017
NIKON D500; 150.0-600.0 mm f/5.0-6.3; Focal Length 600mm; Exposure 1/1250; Aperture f6.3; Iso 450;
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