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Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Least Concern

About

Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)

Species

Charadrius vociferus (Killdeer)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese フタオビチドリ

Chinese 双领鸻

Spanish Chorlo tildío

French Pluvier kildir

German Keilschwanz-Regenpfeifer

Portuguese borrelho-de-coleira-dupla

Russian Крикливый зуёк

Similar Species in Charadrius

Chestnut-banded Plover

Critically Endangered

Charadrius morinellus

Charadrius leschenaultii

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Killdeer?

The scientific name of Killdeer is Charadrius vociferus. It belongs to the genus Charadrius.

What is the conservation status of Killdeer?

Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Killdeer live?

Killdeer is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Killdeer belong to?

Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) belongs to the genus Charadrius, which is part of the taxonomic family Charadriidae.

Is Killdeer endangered?

No, Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Killdeer belong to?

Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Killdeer?

The closest relatives of Killdeer in the genus Charadrius include Caspian Plover, Chestnut-banded Plover, Collared Plover, Common Ringed Plover, Double-banded Plover.