New Mexico State Bird

Roadrunner

The Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus), New Mexico's official state bird, is a remarkable and distinctive avian species known for its exceptional speed, agility, and distinctive appearance. Recognized for its long legs, crest, and streaked plumage, this bird can be found in the arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States, including New Mexico. Renowned for its adaptability and striking ground-running capabilities, the roadrunner often feeds on small reptiles, insects, and even small mammals, and it has a fascinating role in Southwestern folklore and Native American traditions as a symbol of swiftness and resourcefulness.