Although technically a shorebird, Killdeer are often found miles from the coast. They have long legs, standing about 10 inches tall, with white bellies and brown backs. Look for them in open environments, like fields, beaches, mudflats, grasslands, and gravel beds.
Fun Fact If a predator approaches the killdeer's nest, it will feign injury and ruffle its tail to lure the predator away from its eggs.