Geococcyx californianus

Definitions of Geococcyx californianus
  1. noun
    speedy largely terrestrial bird found from California and Mexico to Texas
    synonyms: chaparral cock, roadrunner
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    type of:
    cuckoo
    any of numerous European and North American birds having pointed wings and a long tail
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