Birds that Lay eggs on Land

Candice Michelle

Killdeer 

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The Killdeer fakes injuries to lure predators away from its nest, a survival tactic as dramatic as it is effective.

 Northern Bobwhite

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Northern bobwhites use plant material to craft nests that blend seamlessly into their surroundings, mastering the art of invisibility.

Mourning Dove

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Mourning doves build rudimentary nests, often just a sparse collection of twigs, demonstrating nature’s simplicity.

American Woodcock

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American woodcocks nest on the forest floor, where leaf litter provides both bedding and camouflage against predators.

Eastern Meadowlark

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Eastern meadowlarks opt for grasslands to lay their eggs, using tall grass to hide their presence from above.

Common Nighthawk

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Adapting to urban environments, Common nighthawks may nest on flat gravel roofs, blending into the cityscape.

Spotted Sandpiper

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Spotted sandpipers choose riverbanks for nesting, using the proximity to water as a defense mechanism.

European Nightjar

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European nightjars are nocturnal birds whose nesting strategy includes using their cryptic plumage to disappear into the night.

Eurasian Skylark 

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Eurasian skylarks nest in open fields, their melodious singing from the skies often the only clue to their ground nests below.