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Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Photo by Trinibeens2
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Will 'lay low' when hunting then jump up, catch its prey in its teeth (small birds) and swallow whole. Right after eating its black comb will pop up, like it's very proud of itself!

Habitat:

Desert

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Comments (3)

Nice, I hope to see one someday.
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PublishedApril 25, 2011

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