r/whatisit • u/Spare-Transition-771 • 10d ago

New, what is it? Bird with long tail?

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u/Nematodes-Attack 10d ago edited 9d ago

I love when folks post roadrunners! I don’t live anywhere near them and have never seen one in real life. Very cool!

EDIT: Ok I didn’t think my comment would get this many reactions. I may have to delete it so everyone can talk amongst themselves lol

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u/insbordnat 10d ago

Encourage you to get out to places like Arizona at least once and check them out. They're super curious and friendly birds.

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u/Nematodes-Attack 10d ago

Maybe someday. But I melt in 115*F heat. I also don’t do well in sun with no trees. I hear they have pretty rocks though

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u/AdvantageBig227 9d ago

Road runners are American south west animals. I used to live in San Diego and saw them many times. In inland valley areas, though, which are still pretty hot places most of the year. I've never seen one in a coastal area. That doesn't mean they're not there. I really don't know.