Photo of Animalia: Greater Roadrunner (species: Geococcyx californianus) (Gaia Guide)

Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)

© Ralph Arvesen

Can fly, but spends a lot of time on the ground, can run up to 20 mph. Males do most of the egg incubation since their body temperature fluctuates less than females. One of the few animals that can catch and eat rattlesnakes.

Photo taken on 29 Jun 2013

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