Greater Roadrunner sunbathing, Bosque del Apache, New Mexico

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, near Socorro, New Mexico, USA (December 2017)

Seen on the South Loop in the Refuge. This image was taken during a trip organised by Natures Images and led by Chris Gomersall and Ellie Rothnie.

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Greater Roadrunner Geococcyx californianus / Internet Bird Collection
Greater Roadrunner / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Greater Roadrunner Geococcyx californianus
Greater Roadrunner Geococcyx californianus / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 09:38
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/640
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 33 46 58.2 N
Longitude 106 53 45.4 W
Altitude 1375.20m