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killdeer
[kil-deer]
noun
an American plover, Charadrius vociferus, having two black bands around the upper breast.
killdeer
/ ˈɪˌɪə /
noun
a large brown-and-white North American plover, Charadrius vociferus, with two black breast bands and a noisy cry
Word History and Origins
Origin of killdeer1
Word History and Origins
Origin of killdeer1
Example Sentences
Chimney swift, northern flicker, fish crow, killdeer, Baltimore oriole and gray catbird among them.
During a birdwatching stroll last spring, John Bates spotted a newly hatched killdeer chick.
Mr. Whiskers’ response was to chase off after a worm-hungry killdeer.
Birdwatchers can steal a glimpse of the eagles, woodpeckers and killdeers residing around the tranquil ponds of Ponder and Yonder parks.
Woodpeckers, chickadees, killdeers and hummingbirds are also plentiful.
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