Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus), Laguna Seca Ranch, Texas. Roadrunners are numerous and their breeding populations are stable. Threats to roadrunners include illegal shooting, often in the mistaken belief that they threaten populations of popular game birds. Habitat loss is a bigger threat, as roadrunners need room to roam and are susceptible to development that fragments their territories and eliminates prey and nest sites. Household pets, feral animals, pedestrians and traffic can also displace or kill roadrunners. Southern California has seen a significant drop in roadrunner numbers over the past several decades.

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Make:	Canon
Model:	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Exposure:	1/2500 sec
Aperture:	f/5.6
ISO Speed:	400
Focal Length:	600 mm
Lens:	EF600mm f/4L IS USM