At a glance, swallows and swifts, both graceful fliers, look much alike.
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The Killdeer is one of the most widespread shorebirds in North America. You might spot one nesting by a road, on a golf course, or even in your driveway. To protect its young from a predator, a Killdeer may pretend it has a broken wing. The predator, thinking it’s spied an easy meal, zeroes in on the parent and leaves the nest alone.
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