The Greater Roadrunner is found in the deserts of the American Southwest. These birds can run at about 15 miles per hour, and even faster in spurts when hunting. Part of the cuckoo family, they prey on various animals, including insects, lizards, rattlesnakes, rodents, and small birds. Roadrunners usually nest above ground on platforms made of sticks and other plant materials. Both the male and female feed their young.
Last updated: August 23, 2022
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Mailing Address:
Zion National Park
1 Zion Park Blvd.
Springdale,
UT
84767
Phone:
435-772-3256
If you have questions, please email zion_park_information@nps.gov.
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Rangers answer phone calls from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. MT, but a ranger may not answer if they are already speaking with someone else.
