Do roadrunners fly?

Roadrunners do have wings, but they're short and rounded, unlike those of most birds. That doesn't mean they can't fly. They do actually fly when they need to, like fluttering a short span to perch on a post, in a bush or on a branch. read more

Roadrunners and other members of the cuckoo family have zygodactyl feet. The roadrunner can run at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour (32 km/h) and generally prefer sprinting to flying, though it will fly to escape predators. read more

Sometimes the roadrunner may fly in order to escape its predators, and when the bird flies, it reveals wings that are short and rounded and not very adept at flying. The roadrunner ranges in size from 18 to 22 inches from its tail to its beak, and it weighs between 8 to 15 ounces. read more