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killdeer plover

 

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Noun killdeer plover has 1 sense
  1. killdeer, kildeer, killdeer plover, Charadrius vociferus - American plover of inland waters and fields having a distinctive cry
    --1 is a kind of plover
    --1 is a member of Charadrius, genus Charadrius

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Killdeer Plover

Description

Killdeer Plover refers to a medium-sized shorebird belonging to the plover family. It is commonly found in North and South America, known for its distinctive appearance and unique behavior.

Senses

Noun - Ornithology Sense

In ornithology, "killdeer plover" refers specifically to the Charadrius vociferus, a species of plover widely distributed throughout North and South America. This bird is identified by its brownish upperparts, white underparts, and double black chest bands.

Example sentence: The killdeer plover is known for its loud and repeated call, resembling the sound "kill-deer".

Usages

Popular Usage

In popular usage, "killdeer plover" can refer generally to any plover species or to the family of plovers.

Example sentence: We had the pleasure of spotting various killdeer plovers during our bird-watching trip.

Local Usage

In the local context, "killdeer plover" might refer to a specific type of plover found in a particular region or locality.

Example sentence: The Gulf Coast is teeming with killdeer plovers, attracting bird enthusiasts from all over.

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