Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae
About
The greater roadrunner is a long-legged bird in the cuckoo family, Cuculidae, from the Aridoamerica region in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. The scientific name means "Californian earth-cuckoo". Along with the lesser roadrunner, it is one of two species in the genus Geococcyx. This roadrunner is also known as the chaparral cock, ground cuckoo, and snake killer.
Fun Fact
Greater Roadrunners can outrun a human and are one of the few animals capable of killing and eating rattlesnakes.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Feeds mainly on small animals, such as insects, spiders (including black widows and tarantulas), centipedes, scorpions, mice, small birds (including hummingbirds), lizards and young rattlesnakes, and some plants.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance