Roadrunner

- Greater Roadrunners (Geococcyx Californianus) are iconic, year-round residents of southern Arizona, commonly found in the Sonoran Desert, scrublands, and suburban areas
- These, large, ground-dwelling cuckoos are recognized by their speckled grey/brown plumage, long tails, and crests
- They are fast, running up to 15-25 mph, and are opportunistic predators, feeding on insects, reptiles, snakes, rodents, and, occasionally, small birds
- They are often seen running across roads, trails, or sitting on low fences