Killdeer

The Surprising Meaning Behind a Killdeer’s Tail Flagging Display

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Killdeer Performing Tail Flagging Behavior

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

Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

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Killdeer Standing Near The Shoulder Of The Road

Killdeer at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge seen foraging along the auto tour road on a cold morning in Oklahoma.