That bird Wile E. Coyote is always chasing? If you didn’t know, he’s a roadrunner, the state bird of New Mexico. KUNM set out ...

A roadrunner rests at Avian Haven, a bird rehab facility in Freedom, Maine, on Nov. 14, 2021. The bird hitched a ride in the storage area of a moving van from Las Vegas to Westbrook, Maine.

The roadrunner doesn't rely on dew because it is too sluggish at that time of day. The desert songbird, without a nasal salt gland, gets its water from the early morning dew.

Desert birds exhibit incredible adaptations to survive in harsh environments, thriving despite extreme heat, limited water, and barren landscapes, showcasing nature’s resilience. The Roadrunner ...

A greater roadrunner, native to the American Southwest, hitched a ride in a rental moving van from Las Vegas, and was discovered on Saturday, November 13. Volunteers got the bird to Avian Haven ...

Birds that are more adapted to the desert -- the roadrunner and cactus wren, for example -- and birds that can live in a variety of habitats, such as the Bewick's wren and California towhee, fared ...

With it's widely varied landscapes, Arizona is home to so many cool creatures. These are 10 of the most unique animals. Have ...

Some desert birds may be under added stress due to the extreme heat this summer. Death Valley National Park just had its hottest month on record, with an average temperature of 108.1 degrees in July.

Alejandro Prieto's photo titled "Blocked," showing a roadrunner on the U.S. side of the border wall, won the top 2021 Bird Photographer of the Year award.