How high can a roadrunner jump?

It depends on how high the hill is that it is standing on. It can't climb Everest, so the “how high” has practical limits. read more

It depends on how high the hill is that it is standing on. It can’t climb Everest, so the “how high” has practical limits. read more

The roadrunner ranges in size from 18 to 22 inches from its tail to its beak, and it weighs between 8 to 15 ounces. These birds can generally be found in the deserts of the Southwest United States, in Mexico and in Central America. read more

Roadrunners can also jump straight up to snag insects, bats, and even hummingbirds in flight. Although agile on the ground, roadrunners don’t fly well. A threat may trigger a short, low burst of flight to seek a hiding place; otherwise, flying is limited to gliding from a nest or perch to the ground, or between perches. read more