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Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)    Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae)
Kildire ~ Chorlo Tildío ~ Skrikstrandpipare
Killdeer 194    (1 photos)
2008-10-17    Parque el Cedazo (Aguascalientes), Mexico

Subspecies: vociferus
Not much to say about this constantly looking species, which is common around Ags.


Killdeer 195    (1 photos)
2009-03-14    Parque el Cedazo (Aguascalientes), Mexico

Subspecies: vociferus
Has an unusual whimpy call compared its size and structure.


Killdeer 1960    (1 photos)
2010-01-14    Campos el Molino (Aguascalientes), Mexico

Subspecies: vociferus
As mentioned under pic 1959 the species also gather in green fields.


Killdeer 1956    (4 photos)
2010-06-20    Presa El Salvador (agu), Mexico

Subspecies: vociferus
Adult with worn feathers and reddish tips to various shoulder feathers and coverts. The wing movement probably is an intend to protect its offspring. Don't remember it well, but have registered a juvenile bird from the same place, so it sounds likely.


Killdeer 1958    (1 photos)
2010-07-11    Campos el Molino (Aguascalientes), Mexico

Subspecies: vociferus
Pullus. Strongly colored plumage, and could be confused with one of the smaller charadrius plovers, eg. Collared Plover.


Killdeer 1959    (2 photos)
2012-11-01    Presa El Salvador (agu), Mexico

Subspecies: vociferus
Like to gather in larger flocks, both in green fields and close to water. This day 34.


Killdeer 1962    (1 photos)
2013-06-02    Presa la Vega (jal), Mexico

Subspecies: vociferus
Adult in distraction position.


Killdeer 1963    (1 photos)
2013-06-02    Presa la Vega (jal), Mexico

Subspecies: vociferus
Beautiful adult in breeding mode: The bright red eye ring.


Killdeer 1964    (1 photos)
2013-06-02    Presa la Vega (jal), Mexico

Subspecies: vociferus
Another adult than 1963.


Killdeer 1961    (2 photos)
2013-08-02    Valle de las Garzas (Manzanillo), Mexico

Subspecies: vociferus
Adult bird with strong markings in head and on breast.


Killdeer 1965    (3 photos)
2015-09-05    Laguna Atotonilco (jal), Mexico

Subspecies: vociferus
Also characteristic in the air. Big and with pale underside.


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