Curious Facts about Roadrunners

• Roadrunners are quick enough to catch and eat rattlesnakes.
• Roadrunners prefer walking or running and attain speeds up to 17 miles per hour.
• The Roadrunner is also called the Chaparral Cock.
• The Roadrunner reabsorbs water from its feces before excretion.
• The Roadrunner’s nasal gland eliminates excess salt, instead of using the urinary tract like most birds.
• The Roadrunner is the state bird of New Mexico.

Vital Statistics:

• Weight: 8-24 oz.
• Length: 20-24 inches
• Height: 10-12"
• Sexual Maturity: 2-3 yrs.
• Mating Season: Spring
• Incubation: 18-20 days
• No. of Eggs: 2-12
• Birth Interval: 1 year
• Lifespan: 7 to 8 years
• Typical diet: insects, lizards, snakes
  
  source: The Roadrunner (DesertUSA)