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Summary

Along with the lesser roadrunner (G. velox), it is one of only two species in the roadrunner genus, Geococcyx. The name 'geococcyx' is Latin for 'earth-cuckoo' but you may also know this bird by the name chaparral cock, ground cuckoo or even snake-killer.

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Date

2013
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Source

National Parks Gallery
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Link

https://npgallery.nps.gov/
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Public Domain Dedication

label_outline Explore Geococcyx Californianus, Greater Roadrunner, Two Species

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bird birdwatching wild wildlife roadrunner greater roadrunner road runner animal montezuma castle national monument geococcyx californianus geococcyx name roadrunner genus two species ground cuckoo national parks gallery national monuments arizona beak birds