. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. BOAD-BinmEB. 385. Geococcyx catifornianus. 23 inches. Theae strange birds are known as "Ground Cuck- oos," "Snake-killers" and "Chaparral Cock be- cause they are commonlv found in chaparral brush. Small snakes and lizards form a large part of their daily diet, they being especially savage in their attacks upon thi latter. They are very fleet runners and travel over the ground at an astonishing rate aid- ed by their outspread wings and long, broad tail. Their legs are long and strong and their four toes
. Bird guide [microform]. Waterfowl; Birds; Gibier d'eau; Oiseaux. BOAD-BinmEB. 385. Geococcyx catifornianus. 23 inches. Theae strange birds are known as "Ground Cuck- oos," "Snake-killers" and "Chaparral Cock be- cause they are commonlv found in chaparral brush. Small snakes and lizards form a large part of their daily diet, they being especially savage in their attacks upon thi latter. They are very fleet runners and travel over the ground at an astonishing rate aid- ed by their outspread wings and long, broad tail. Their legs are long and strong and their four toes are placed two in front and two behind. Notes.—A low twittering and a clucking noise. Nest.—A rude platform of sticks and twigs m low trees or bushes. During April or May they lay from four to ten white eggs, depositing them at intervals of one to three days. Size x Range.—Southwestern United States from northers Cal., southern Colo, and Kansas southward. I. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912. Toronto : Musson
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