The Surprising Meaning Behind a Killdeer’s Tail Flagging Display

Killdeer Performing Tail Flagging Behavior

Learn about the reasons why Killdeer perform tail flagging behaviors like territorial marking, predator diversion, and social signaling.

Encountering A Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Killdeer Standing Near The Shoulder Of The Road

A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a Killdeer, an elegant yet hardy member of the plover family, while visiting a Wildlife Refuge.