Killdeer frequently pretend to have a broken wing by fluttering along the ground as if they are injured. However, their playacting is actually a clever strategy to lure predators and potential threats (including humans!) away from their nests.
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Killdeer frequently pretend to have a broken wing by fluttering along the ground as if they are injured. However, their playacting is actually a clever strategy to lure predators and potential threats (including humans!) away from their nests.