Replica Roadrunner Foot

The roadrunner, a member of the cuckoo family, is found throughout the Southwestern U. S. Although this species can fly, its better known as a runner, capable reaching speeds over 15 mph. As an adaptation for running, this species has two toes that face forward and two backward facing, known as zygodactylism. The roadrunner eats a variety of insects and small vertebrates.