Earth Cuckoo

Speed is a big factor, especially when it comes to representatives of the bird class, because the faster the flight, the more unexpected and powerful the attack becomes. But what to do if nature has not awarded big wings and the skill of flight remains beyond control? There is a solution. Run fast. But the hero of today's video has succeeded not only in today we will talk about the owner of a bright appearance and non-standard lifestyle. T Let'start. The Californian Earth Cuckoo is a very large bird for her family. The length of her body can exceed 60 cm taking into account the tail. The wingspan is about the same and the average weight is about 400 grams. The bird can be recognized by its colorful pl Judging by its name, the Californian Cuckoo lives in North America, namely in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where arid sandy and rocky areas predominate. Life in the desert can hardly be called comfortable, but the bird is maximally adapted to local conditions. At night, the air temperature here can drop to 0 degrees and the cuckoo plunges into a kind of Her body temperature drops and life processes slow down, but at dawn the bird spreads its wings and the rays of the sun quickly return the temperature to its usual value. Bird wings allow the cuckoo to rise into the air for only a few seconds, w The foretoes of each foot are evenly spaced around the circ Of course, the Californian cuckoo can't be compared in speed with the ostrich, w T At the same time, the maxim Just imagine, w No wonder the English name translates as Roadrunner. The greatest Roadrunner is famous not only for her speed, but for its honed reflexes. She goes hunting early in the morning. The standard diet of a bird includes not only many types of insects, w The hunter lay low and waits for the right moment. He takes off and after a couple of seconds returns with not a too careful rodent, w Also, a large part of the diet is made up of other birds, lizards, and even snakes. The Tectis rattlesnake is a North American member of the Viper family that uses a rattle to distract or scare off an enemy. But sometimes he uses A snake bite is deadly to h The rattlesnake collects chemicals with its tongue for further analysis in order to detect the presence of another victim. But today prey and hunter can switch places. The cacoo switches to a standard mode of locomotion, using wings for a soft landing. The bird definitely dodges the snake's attacks, replying with her lightning fast reaction, as she spreads her wings and tail to distract the reptile to less important parts of the body. The main goal of the bird is to capture the snake's head with her powerful beak. And as soon as she succeeds, the fight goes into the final part, during w The rattlesnake has no chance, so he enters the bird'stomach without delay. Snakes often fall prey to the California cacoo, but the bird is not immune to reptile bites, so the slightest delay can make all the difference. The length of an adult rattlesnake can exceed 1. 5 meters, so the cacoo considers only young individuals as prey. As Birds toss their eggs in the nests of other species, freeing themselves from the need to build a nest and feed their offspring. But California cacos are real caring parents, un Most often birds form pairs for life. You might t But in fact he is in search of a female and prepared prey as a gift. The female lays 3-6 eggs in a nest erected on a Both parents take part in raising the c They fiercely defend their territory. California cacos are sedentary birds, and they change their habitat only as a last resort. The camouflage color of the cacoo helps not only in the extraction of food, but also But the bird has many natural enemies, and even sprinting speed does not always save her. First of all, these are larger birds of prey and domestic cats. Also a threat is local residents who believe that if a bird is able to digest poisonous snakes, then her meat has healing properties. Fortunately, the taste of meat leaves much to be desired, so not At least for now. By the way, the bird is easily accustomed and can become a regular guest. Owners can benefit because such a peculiar pet does an excellent job with rodents and small snakes.