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The Greater Roadrunner is a fast bird that can run really quickly! It has a long tail and a funny, loud call. You can often see it in the desert, where it loves to chase after insects and small animals.
Key details
- Length
- 50-60 cm
- Wingspan
- 43-61 cm
- Weight
- 0.23-0.57 kg
- Lifespan
- 7-10 years
- Top Speed
- 32 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2-6
- Incubation
- 18-20 days
Traits
FeatheredSolitaryInsectivorousDesertCarnivorousDiurnalSpeedster
What this page adds
The Greater Roadrunner has streaky brown and white plumage with a shaggy crest and a very long tail. It features distinctive bare skin patches of blue and orange-red around its eyes. Its large, strong legs and long tail are visually prominent.
Roadrunners often build their nests using tough cactus parts.
Roadrunners sunbathe by raising their feathers to absorb warmth.
Their unique zig-zag footprints confuse animals chasing them.
