Birds of Foothill College

The Killdeer Charadrius vociferus is a medium sized plover most easily identified by its size (9-11 inches), brown back, two black breast bands, and orange-brown rump. They also have gray-green legs, black bill, and red eye ring. Male and female Killdeers are similar to one another.

They have a very distinctive call that indicates their presence, even when you cannot see them. To hear their sounds go here: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Killdeer/sounds less ↑