roadrunner
either of two large terrestrial cuckoos of the genus Geococcyx of arid regions of the western U.S., Mexico, and Central America, especially G. californianus(greater roadrunner ).
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Origin of roadrunner
1- Also called chaparral cock.
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Desert-adapted roadrunners aren’t exactly suited for fall in Maine, so experts are attempting to bring the bird back to its original home.
Las Vegas bird can’t remember how it ended up in Maine | Margo Milanowski | November 18, 2021 | Popular-ScienceOf course, the usual method of travel for roadrunners isn’t in a moving vehicle—they typically zoom around on two legs, despite having the ability to fly.
Las Vegas bird can’t remember how it ended up in Maine | Margo Milanowski | November 18, 2021 | Popular-ScienceOn their natural racing grounds, greater roadrunners have to contend with coyotes, one of their primary predators.
Las Vegas bird can’t remember how it ended up in Maine | Margo Milanowski | November 18, 2021 | Popular-Science(Contrast this to the 3,000 copies my own 2009 book, roadrunner, has sold).
(Contrast this to the 3,000 copies my own 2009 book,roadrunner, has sold).
This makes me think of a curious bird I noticed in my drives at San Diego, the roadrunner, classed with the cuckoo.
A Truthful Woman in Southern California | Kate SanbornThe only living things we met upon these llanos were the jack rabbits and an occasional roadrunner, which birds were very tame.
On the Mexican Highlands | William Seymour EdwardsThe prevailing color of the roadrunner is olive green, which is marked with brown and white.
The roadrunner, however, serves a better purpose in life than being run down by hounds.
"Don Coyote," the roadrunner, and other characteristic animals.
Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest | J. Frank Dobie
British Dictionary definitions for roadrunner
/ (ˈrəʊdˌrʌnə) /
a terrestrial crested bird, Geococcyx californianus, of Central and S North America, having a streaked plumage and long tail: family Cuculidae (cuckoos): Also called: chaparral cock
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