Greater Roadrunner Physical Description

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The Greater Roadrunner Physical description The greater roadrunner is a small bird that does not have the ability of flight, however, due to their long legs, they can pick up shocking speeds of 20 miles per hour. They are a tall bird and have brown feathers with streaks of white. They have blue bags under their eyes that they use to get rid of salt. They have a bilateral symmetry and weigh 7 to 10 ounces, with a height of 20 to 23 inches.
Habitat
The greater roadrunner will build a nest to live in . Females primarily build the nest while, the male hunts. The nests are made of dried grass, dried manure, and dead animal carcasses. The greater roadrunner is highly territorial and will attack if another animal gets too close no matter the

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