Which shorebird performs a broken wing act to distract predators?

Killdeer | Piping Plover | Semipalmated Sandpiper | Sanderling

Which habitat do killdeer prefer?

Open fields, shorelines, and gravel areas | Deep ocean | Alpine peaks | Desert flats

What do killdeer commonly eat?

Insects and small invertebrates on ground | fish | tree bark | rocks

Which nesting habit is typical for killdeer?

Ground nesting in shallow scrapes often on gravel | Tree nesting | Cliff nesting | Burrow nesting

Which sign indicates killdeer presence?

High pitched calls and broken wing distraction displays | Large hoof prints | Shells on shore | Bird nests

Quiz Answers

Killdeer. Killdeer perform a broken wing act to distract predators from nests on open ground.

Open fields, shorelines, and gravel areas. Killdeer prefer open fields, shorelines, and gravel areas for nesting and foraging.

Insects and small invertebrates on ground. Killdeer feed on insects and small invertebrates found on the ground.

Ground nesting in shallow scrapes often on gravel. Killdeer nest on the ground in shallow scrapes often on gravel or open ground.

High pitched calls and broken wing displays indicate killdeer presence.

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