Greater Roadrunner Geococcyx californianus Arizona warming itself by erecting feathers to allow sun to strike directly on skin

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Greater Roadrunner Geococcyx californianus Arizona Warming itself by erecting feathers to allow sun to strike directly on black skin Large crested terrestrial bird of arid Southwest Common in scrub desert and mesquite groves Seldom flies Eats lizards snakes and insects

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Size: 3745px × 5616px
Location: Sonoran Desert Arizona USA
Photo credit: © John Cancalosi / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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