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It is short in nature

Greater Road Runner

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Scientific Name- Geococcyx californianus

Kingdom- Animalia

Phylum- Chordata 

Class- Aves 

Order- Cuculiformes  

Family- Cuculidae  

Genus- Geococcyx

Species-  californianus

 

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A Bird that lives in dusty and arid climates throughout western America. It is a poor flier, and will run rather than fly when startled. It can run up to 15 miles per hour. They are approximately 18-22 inches when fully grown. They can weigh up to 15 oz.

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