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A swift-running, crested bird (Geococcyx californianus) of southwest North America, having streaked brownish plumage and a long tail. Also called chaparral bird, chaparral cock.

roadrunner [ˈrəʊdˌrʌnə]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a terrestrial crested bird, Geococcyx californianus, of Central and S North America, having a streaked plumage and long tail: family Cuculidae (cuckoos) Also called chaparral cock

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roadrunner - speedy largely terrestrial bird found from California and Mexico to Texas

chaparral cock, Geococcyx californianus

cuckoo - any of numerous European and North American birds having pointed wings and a long tail

genus Geococcyx, Geococcyx - roadrunners

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