Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · September 2030

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Official bird of New Mexico. Running pose + crest + long tail — iconic kids silhouette.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of New Mexico
Coloring poseRunning pose + crest + long tail — iconic kids silhouette.

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Mating / display: No separately labeled courtship recording was found on primary sources for this species — use the general calls page.

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How to know it

Fun facts

New Mexico

Joined the U.S.: 1912 (1912-01-06)

New Mexico joined the Union in 1912. This western state's bird is the Greater Roadrunner.

Admission order #47 · Limited Edition 4-year calendar (Nov 2026–Dec 2030).

State-bird note

NM Secretary of State: adopted March 16, 1949.

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