Yes, the Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) got its name from the sound it repeats. The two neck bands are a dead give away when it comes to recognizing an adult specimen (a juvenile only has one). I can remember these guys as a kid. I can remember that they would build their nests on the ground and if you got anywhere near these nests the birds would run off acting like they had a hurt wing in hopes of distracting you or any other predator. Killdeer are monogamous and can live to be over 10 years old. Killdeer are highly successful with a range that stretches from Alaska to Peru. These birds will eat about anything, but prefer insects and crustaceans.
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