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A Beginners Guide to North American Roadrunners




The Roadrunner is a large, crested bird of the arid southwest region
of the United States. The wings are short and rounded.

Roadrunners seldom fly, but are
noted for their  ability to run fast.

The greater roadrunner is up to 24 inches long, including the 12-inch tail.

The upperparts and the tail are bronzy brown, the back streaked
with buff; the underparts are buff, with the breast heavily streaked with
black. The more southern lesser  roadrunner is smaller and lacks the
breast streaks.

Both are omnivorous, with lizards, snakes and insects forming much
of the diet.

Picture Roadrunner




Roadrunners make up the genus Geococcy of the family Cuculidae,
order Cuculiformes.


The most famous Roadrunner is the cartoon character always being
chased by Wyle E. Coyote


Roadrunner of Cartoon Fame



See Also:

Index of North American Birds

Road Runner & Wyle E. Coyote


Index of All Bird Care & Birdie Fun Stuff

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