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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:bird
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Geococcyx_californianus_insularis
gptkb:Geococcyx_californianus_californianus
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gptkbp:adaptation
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adapted to arid climates
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gptkbp:age
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both parents care for chicks
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gptkbp:behavior
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ground-dwelling
may engage in play
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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spring to summer
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gptkbp:calls_for
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cooing sound
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gptkbp:color
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brown and white
long and curved
camouflaged for desert environment
brown with white streaks
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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state bird of New Mexico
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gptkbp:diet
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omnivore
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gptkbp:egg_color
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gptkb:white
2 to 6
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gptkbp:family
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Cuculidae
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gptkbp:first_flight
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limited flying ability
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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about 3 weeks
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gptkbp:foot
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strong legs for running
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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runs and pounces
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gptkbp:habitat
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deserts
open areas with sparse vegetation
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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California roadrunner
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gptkbp:hunting_technique
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stalks prey
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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20 days
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gptkbp:length
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long tail
20 to 24 inches
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 7 years in the wild
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gptkbp:local_names
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also known as 'roadrunner'
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gptkbp:migration
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non-migratory
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gptkbp:nesting
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ground nests
in shrubs or on the ground
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gptkbp:order
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Cuculiformes
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gptkbp:predators
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hawks
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gptkbp:range
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southwestern United States
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Greater_roadrunner
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gptkbp:reproduction
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monogamous during breeding season
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gptkbp:scientific_name
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gptkb:Geococcyx_californianus
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gptkbp:social_structure
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solitary or pairs
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gptkbp:speed
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up to 20 mph
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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defends territory
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gptkbp:vision
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excellent vision
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gptkbp:vocalization
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varied calls
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gptkbp:weight
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0.5 to 1.5 pounds
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gptkbp:wildlife
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eats insects, small mammals, and reptiles
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gptkbp:wingspan
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22 to 24 inches
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