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Killdeer

Scientific Name:

Charadrius vociferus

Type:

Bird

Habitat:

ommonly found near water but are quite adaptable and will forage in grassy areas including large lawns and plowed fields

Range:

Killdeer can be found throughout North America, and into Central and South America as well

Status:

Least Concern (IUCN Red List)

This species is

NATIVE

to the Truckee Meadows.