Greater Roadrunner
Greater Roadrunner
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The Greater Roadrunner is an iconic, fast-running ground cuckoo native to the American Southwest, instantly recognizable by its bushy crest and long tail. Famed for its speed, it is an opportunistic predator consuming a wide array of small animals.
Where to spot
Predominantly found in arid and semi-arid environments, including deserts, scrublands, and open country with scattered brush in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
How to spot
Look for it running swiftly across roads or open areas, often with its distinctive crest raised. Listen for its characteristic 'coo-coo-coo' hooting call, which descends in pitch, or the clattering sound it makes with its bill when agitated or displaying.
When to spot
Year-round resident across its range. Most active during the day, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon when it forages for food.
Where to spot
Predominantly found in arid and semi-arid environments, including deserts, scrublands, and open country with scattered brush in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
How to spot
Look for it running swiftly across roads or open areas, often with its distinctive crest raised. Listen for its characteristic 'coo-coo-coo' hooting call, which descends in pitch, or the clattering sound it makes with its bill when agitated or displaying.
When to spot
Year-round resident across its range. Most active during the day, particularly in the early morning and late afternoon when it forages for food.
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Wikimedia Commons
Greater Roadrunners are famously capable snake hunters. They kill venomous snakes, including rattlesnakes, by repeatedly striking them against the ground or a rock until incapacitated, before swallowing them whole.
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