Greater Roadrunner

Birds of North America

Geococcyx californianus


Greater Roadrunner, picture of Greater Roadrunner

A Greater Roadrunner perched in a tree, keeping warm with its back facing the sun, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, Calipatria, California, USA.

Greater Roadrunner, picture of Greater Roadrunner

A male Greater Roadrunner displaying its breeding ritual, as its calls for a mate, seen near Niland, California, USA.

Greater Roadrunner,picture of Greater Roadrunner

A Greater Roadrunner standing alongside a road leading into Falcon State Park near Salineno, Texas, USA.

Greater Roadrunner, picture of Greater Roadrunner

A Greater Roadrunner searching for food in a field with tall grass, near Calipatria, California, USA.

Greater Roadrunner, picture of Greater Roadrunner

A Greater Roadrunner showing off its running abilities, as its crosses a road leading into Falcon State Park near Salineno, Texas, USA.

Greater Roadrunner, picture of Greater Roadrunner

A side view of a Greater Roadrunner perched as it crosses a farm road near Niland, California, USA.

Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Greater Roadrunner

Name B L W W W Family Latin Name
Greater Roadrunner 23" 58.4cm 22" 55.9cm13oz 368.5g Cuculidae Geococcyx californianus


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