Charadrius vociferus
(Killdeer)
© Corey Cartwright (Photo ID #3305)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Crofton BC
Photographer
Corey Cartwright
Habitat
Beach
Photo Date
April 07, 2008
Upload Date
April 14, 2008
Elevation (m)
Latitude
Longitude
Photo ID #
3305
Comments
Killdeer will feign injury in an attempt to lead a threat away from a nest site or from their young chicks. They are very vocal and will lay on the ground with what appears to be a broken wing.As one comes for a closer look the Killdeer will move farther away and as you come closer it repeats the tactic. All the time leading the threat away from the nest or young.