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Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Description:

Ground cuckoo! He eats reptiles and small mammals. We often hear them called "clown of the desert" because they are very entertaining to watch. Though their feet and legs are adapted for running, they will fly a short distance to avoid danger.

Habitat:

desert scrub

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1 Comment

KarenP
KarenP 11 years ago

Great photos! I've watched one eat a lizard once!

Ylcat
Spotted by
Ylcat

Arizona, USA

Spotted on Jul 22, 2012
Submitted on Jul 22, 2012

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