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Baby killdeer are some of the most adorable and fascinating shorebird chicks to observe. Here's more about them: • Appearance • Killdeer chicks are precocial, meaning they hatch ready to explore the world. • They are covered in soft, downy feathers with a sandy color for camouflage. • Distinctive features include a single black band around their chest and long, slender legs that are surprisingly strong for their size. • Behavior • Within hours of hatching, baby killdeer leave the nest and begin following their parents. • They are highly mobile and capable of running short distances shortly after hatching. • The parents guide the chicks to feeding areas but do not feed them directly; the chicks forage for small insects and other invertebrates on their own. • Protection • Parents are fiercely protective of their chicks, often employing the famous broken-wing distraction display to lure predators away. • If a threat approaches, the chicks will crouch low to the ground and freeze, blending into their surroundings. • Growth • Baby killdeer grow quickly, with their legs and feathers developing rapidly. • By 3–4 weeks, they begin testing their wings, and by 4 weeks, they are typically capable of short flights. • By 5–6 weeks, they become fully fledged and start gaining independence. • Baby killdeer are remarkable examples of nature's design, blending resilience and vulnerability as they navigate the early stages of life! are ground-nesting birds commonly found in open areas such as gravelly patches, fields, shorelines, and even driveways. Their nesting habits are unique and fascinating: • Nesting Behavior • Nest Location: Killdeer usually lay their eggs directly on the ground without building elaborate nests. They prefer gravel, dirt, or short grass to camouflage their eggs. • Egg Appearance: The eggs are speckled and blend in with their surroundings, providing excellent camouflage against predators. • Clutch Size: Typically, they lay 3-5 eggs in a shallow scrape or depression in the ground. • Incubation: Both parents share incubation duties, which lasts about 24-28 days. • Defense Strategies • Killdeer are well-known for their dramatic broken-wing act, a display designed to distract predators away from their nests. The parent bird pretends to be injured, limping and flapping its wings to draw attention. • Eaglet Care • Once hatched, the chicks are precocial, meaning they are born with down feathers and can move around shortly after birth. Parents guide them to safe feeding areas but do not feed them directly. • #birds #nature #naturephotography
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