Killdeer

 Length: 10.5"

The Killdeer is a permanent resident that breeds in the fields surrounding the foothills shopping center. It is also found occassionally at Lake Sconti Beach and Lake Petit dam.

The males and females look the same. When present, they are easy to spot on the ground in fields or flying with their typical “Kill deer deer … song. They have brown backs, white bellies, and 2 Black neck bands.

The babies or peeps have long legs and  a single black neck band

Their are named after their song,
 "Kill deer deer ...

Habitat: Fields and Shores