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Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

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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3 Comments

KarenWeaverAmos
KarenWeaverAmos 2 years ago

BEEP! BEEP! :)

same here...

ceherzog
ceherzog 2 years ago

Nice, I hope to see one someday.

Arizona, USA

Lat: 31.85, Long: -110.99

Spotted on Feb 25, 2011
Submitted on Apr 25, 2011

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