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Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Charadriidae ›Genus: Charadrius

About

The killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a large plover found in the Americas. It was described and given its current scientific name in 1758 by Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of his Systema Naturae. Three subspecies are described. The killdeer's common name comes from its often-heard call. Its upperparts are mostly brown with rufous fringes, the head has patches of white and black, and two black bands cross the breast. The belly and the rest of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Killdeer?
The scientific name of Killdeer is Charadrius vociferus.
What kingdom does Killdeer belong to?
Killdeer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Killdeer belong to?
Killdeer belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Killdeer belong to?
Killdeer belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Killdeer belong to?
Killdeer belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Killdeer belong to?
Killdeer belongs to the family Charadriidae.
What genus does Killdeer belong to?
Killdeer belongs to the genus Charadrius.