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Road Runner

Geococcyx californianus

Photo by joanbstanley
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31.1049, -97.4987

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Description:

Large, ground-dwelling cuckoo with overall brown, white and buff streaked appearance. Head has a shaggy crest. Face has blue and orange bare patch of skin behind eyes. Tail is long. Eats insects, lizards, snakes, rodents, small birds and fruits and seeds. Can run up to 15 mph.

Habitat:

Mixed area of woods, open areas and houses.

Notes:

I took this photo from my car as the road runner worked its way across someone's front yard.

Reference Links:

Greater Roadrunner

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PublishedJuly 12, 2013

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