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killdeer
[ kil-deer ]
noun
- an American plover, Charadrius vociferus, having two black bands around the upper breast.
killdeer
/ ˈ°ìɪ±ôËŒ»åɪə /
noun
- a large brown-and-white North American plover, Charadrius vociferus, with two black breast bands and a noisy cry
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of killdeer1
An Americanism dating back to 1725–35; imitative
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of killdeer1
C18: of imitative origin
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Chimney swift, northern flicker, fish crow, killdeer, Baltimore oriole and gray catbird among them.
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During a birdwatching stroll last spring, John Bates spotted a newly hatched killdeer chick.
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Mr. Whiskers’ response was to chase off after a worm-hungry killdeer.
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Birdwatchers can steal a glimpse of the eagles, woodpeckers and killdeers residing around the tranquil ponds of Ponder and Yonder parks.
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Woodpeckers, chickadees, killdeers and hummingbirds are also plentiful.
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