Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

"Look for the large streaked body, shaggy crest, and long tail that shows white tips when spread." (Alsop, 245)

"Common to locally uncommon resident throughout the state, except the Pineywoods and northeastern sector, where they are rare to locally uncommon." (Lockwood & Freeman, 93)

Photo taken with a Nikon D80 using a Nikon 400mm f/5.6 manual focus, external focus lens.

November 1, 2008.