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Greater Roadrunner
Stanley Jones

Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)

Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) The temperature was barely above freezing but sunny. This roadrunner hopped on the large rock, turned its back facing the sun and pushed its magic button spreading its contour feathers on its back exposing its down feathers and sat soaking up the suns rays.
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Habitat
Oak/ashe juniper limestone hilltop at 183 m (600 ft) elevation.
Location
Southeast of Belton, Bell County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
December 2019
Scientific name
Geococcyx californianus
Equipment used
Canon
bievreJJ
wow!!! fantastic photo of this exquisite bird, Stanley!! amazing behavior too, top notch, congratulations, many tfs!!!
 
j toon
wished i`d have been with you stan...a great bird and capture...many thanks.....
 
delia todd
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LOL these really are odd looking birds, aren't they Stanley.... but one I'd be quite keen to see if I ever made it to the States!!!

A cracking picture this - many thanks laddie.
 
Kits
Incredible pose and detail, Stanley; lovely to see him enjoying some winter sun.
 

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