Desert Birds

This is a roadrunner. During the day, roadrunners hide in the bushes to keep cool. Click on image for full size (91K JPG ) Courtesy of Corel Photography

Did you know that many species of birds live in the desert? You have probably heard of the roadrunner or seen the cartoon. The roadrunner is a real bird that lives in the desert! It prefers to run rather than fly!

Some birds live inside the giant saguaro cactus. They make a hole inside to keep cool.

The sandgrouse is very different. It has special feathers that soak up water! It carries the water to the babies in the nest.