10 birds that lay eggs on land

Описание: 10 birds that lay eggs on land
A common belief among people is that just because birds live in nests placed high above in trees, they also lay eggs above ground. But, there are several birds who are ground-nesting, i.e., they lay eggs on and. Here we list some of them.
-Killdeers are small birds that are known for their loud, piercing voice and brown-white feathers. They commonly lay eggs on gravel or sandy areas.
-Found in grasslands and open woodlands, these small quail-size birds are known for their whistling call. They build their nests in the ground, hide them from prey using vegetation and lay their eggs down.
-The mourning dove has a beautiful, soft cooing call and can be found in both forests and cities. While the morning doves live in trees, they prefer laying eggs on the ground, hiding them with leaves, figs etc.
-American woodcocks are long-billed birds and are known for the beautiful spots on their body. When it comes to laying eggs, the woodcocks make their nests near ground and cover them from prey using twigs.
-Meadowlarks are known for their melodious songs and bright yellow feathers. They usually lay eggs on the ground in grasslands and agricultural fields, weaving their nests into the grass or under shrubs.
-Nighthawks are insect-eaters and can be spotted flying at dusk. They lay their eggs directly on the ground, usually on gravel or sandy patches.
-Spotted sandpipers have two solid colours - white and grey and they look absolutely beautiful. These shorebirds usually nest on the ground and dont mind rocky shores, riverbanks, or grassy areas.
-Similar to the nighthawk, nightjars are nocturnal birds and lay their eggs directly on the ground.
-Skylarks are famous for their beautiful songs and voice and also have the quality of laying eggs on ground. It is said that they construct their nests on the ground in open grasslands, fields, and farmlands, and then hide them within vegetation.
-Common pauraque lay their eggs directly on the ground in dry, open habitats such as scrublands, savannas, and forest edges.