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Mexico state bird. In spanish it is called el correcaminos. 5 out of 5 stars 457 457 reviews 2800 free shipping favorite add to. Also called the chaparral bird el correcaminos and el paisano the iconic roadrunner inhabits desert and shrubby country in the southwestern united states and northern mexico.
It is the larger of two ground cuckoos the other being the lesser roadrunner found in mexico and central america. The greater roadrunner is a long legged bird in the cuckoo family cuculidae from the aridoamerica region in the southwestern united states and mexico. It was adopted under the name chaparral bird.
Along with the lesser roadrunner it is one of two species in the genus geococcyx. New mexico state bird nature art outdoor art vintage map art art print wall decor rustic nursery map prints greater roadrunner woodenpencilco. The state bird of new mexico the greater roadrunner geococcyx californianus is known by a wide variety of names including chaparral bird el corrrecaminos and el paisano.
This roadrunner is also known as the chaparral cock ground cuckoo and snake killer. Officially adopted march 16 1949. The roadrunner or chaparral bird geococcyx californianus a long legged bird of the cuckoo family was adopted as the official state bird on march 16 1949.
New mexico also adopted a cartoon roadrunner as the official state litter control mascot. State bird of new mexico.
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