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Quiz: Test your knowledge on the crafty killdeer

5/20/2025
A killdeer standing on the ground.
(Photo courtesy of Joe Viola)

Killdeer are shorebirds, but they are often seen far from water. 

See how much you know about these birds on this quiz. Feel free to study up ahead of time with the help of our creature feature.

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