A close-up profile of a Greater Roadrunner standing in green grass. Roadrunners are very fast and can reach ground speeds up to 17 mph (27 kph).
A close-up profile of a Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) standing in green grass. Roadrunners are often seen running and can attain speeds up to 17 miles (27 kilometers) per hour. A member of the cuckoo family, the roadrunner is also known as the chaparral cock, ground cuckoo, and snake killer. This distinctive and speedy long-tailed bird usually is seen in the deserts of the southwestern United States.
Size: 3800px × 2310px
Location: Arizona, USA
Photo credit: © Michele and Tom Grimm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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