Greater Roadrunner Bird Skull Replica
$61.00
Greater roadrunner bird skull replica is 3.7 x 1.0 x 1.0 in. The Geococcyx californianus is a museum-quality polyurethane cast of a CAS specimen.
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Description
Greater roadrunner bird skull replica measures 3.7 x 1.0 x 1.0 inches. The Geococcyx californianus is a museum-quality polyurethane cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (seperate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The Southwestern United States and Mexico comprise the natural range of the greater roadrunner. Aridoamerica defines their primary territory.
This long-legged bird belongs to the cuckoo family. Scientists discover fossils from the Holocene and Pleistocene epochs across California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Insects, lizards, venomous snakes, rodents, and small birds sustain this opportunistic predator. Sharp beaks capture and kill prey effectively.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Cuculiformes
- Family: Cuculidae
- Genus: Geococcyx
- Species: G. californianus
- Binomial name: Geococcyx californicus
- Conservation status: Least concern
Beep-beep, the greater road-runner skull replica, decided to coordinate a fun race. Beep-beep took off first, zooming acorss the smooth path, putting him way ahead of the others right away.
Reba, the greater rhea skull replica, ran hard right behind him, using her heavy base to slide smoothly across the wood. She laughed as she tried to catch up to the speedy roadrunner.
Pinky, the greater flamingo skull replica, too long, forward strides. She wobbled slightly on her tall stance but she managed to stay right on track.
Motorhead, the boat-billed heron skull replica, brought up the rear. His massive, wide beak made him a bit top-heavy, but he managed to cross the finish line.
Additional information
| Weight | 4.5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3.7 × 1.0 × 1.0 in |
