2006-11-12 18:58:08 · 6 answers · asked by flavorlicious 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Technically they CAN fly, but only for a few seconds. They much prefer to run (..at speeds up to 17 mph). The roadrunner is also known as the Chaparral and is the state bird of New Mexico.
2006-11-12 19:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roadrunners can fly, they just run most of the time to catch prey and run away from predators. They can fly onto a cactus to scout for prey.
2014-07-13 08:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i used to live in arizona and saw plenty of roadrunners, never saw one fly...they use their wings like a chicken or turkey would.
2006-11-12 19:01:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a little while, until he hits the ground
2006-11-12 18:59:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually- no.
They can glide when they run fast enough....yet not really "fly".
2006-11-12 19:06:32 · answer #5 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask coyote.
2006-11-12 18:59:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋