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"Greater Roadrunner"

Greater Roadrunner:    The Greater Roadrunner, a ground-dwelling cuckoo, can reach speeds of 15-20 miles per hour as it holds its head and tail flat and parallel to the ground when running as it chases down snakes, scorpions, lizards, birds, and other small animals. The Greater Roadrunner is "greater", as compared to the smaller Roadrunner of Mexico. Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona ... Click image to enlarge Greater Roadrunner, Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona. Image taken October 6, 2010. Canon Rebel T2i, 300mm. Click image to enlarge Greater Roadrunner, Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona. Image taken October 6, 2010. Canon Rebel T2i, 300mm. Click image to enlarge Greater Roadrunner, Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona. Image taken October 6, 2010. Canon Rebel T2i, 300mm. Click image to enlarge Greater Roadrunner, Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona. Image taken October 6, 2010. Canon Rebel T2i, 300mm. Click image to enlarge Greater Roadrunner, Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona. Image taken October 6, 2010. Canon Rebel T2i, 300mm. ... "beep beep" ... Click image to enlarge Greater Roadrunner, Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona. Image taken October 6, 2010. Canon Rebel T2i, 300mm. HOME COLUMBIA RIVER IMAGES RIDGEFIELD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE COMPLETE BIRD LIST WILDFLOWERS BIRDS of LEWIS and CLARK

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