A small American plover (Charadrius vociferus, formerly Ægialitis vocifera) of inland waters and fields having a distinctive cry. The adult has two black bands around the neck and upper breast, but the young chick has only the breast band. It ranges from Canada to Mexico and the West Indies.

a shorebird similar to a plover

The Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a medium-sized plover.

a common spring through fall visitor and breeder