Wilson’s Plover Wilson’s Plovers are smaller than Killdeers and have only one breast band. Why do they call it a Killdeer? Well just like chickadees, they are named after the sound of their call If you listen to their call, it sounds a little like; kill-deer kill-deer. Identifying Them: Killdeer are small 6-inch birds with … Read more
Killdeer occur year-round along much of the Pacific Coast, lower elevations of the Rockies, and across the southern united states , then well into Mexico Wintering birds are found south to northern South America. Why is it called a Killdeer bird? Killdeer get their name from the shrill, wailing kill-deer call they give so often … Read more
Killdeer get their name from the shrill, wailing kill-deer call they give so often Eighteenth-century naturalists also noticed how noisy Killdeer are, giving them names such as the chattering plover and the Noisy Plover. Gravel rooftops attract Killdeer for nesting, but can be dangerous places to raise a brood. What is the difference between Killdeer … Read more