Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus

f6.7 @ 1/1600s, ISO:500, Nikon D3S w 500mm and 1.7X teleconverter


"Greater Roadrunner," Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This bird walks around rapidly, running down prey. It feeds mainly on small animals including insects, spiders (including black widows), tarantulas, scorpions, mice, small birds and especially lizards and small snakes. Venomous serpents, including small rattlesnakes, are readily consumed. It kills prey by holding the victim in its bill and slamming it repeatedly against the ground.
Santa Clara Ranch, Starr County, Texas
 
03/30/2017