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Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Keilschwanzregenpfeifer

This bird is a year-round resident along the coast and inhabits wetlands and open fields. In the winter it can often be found at the seashore. The killdeer is well known for its "broken wing" behaviour aimed at distracting predators from its nest. Albert Head Lagoon, Vancouver Island, BC. Canada

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