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We observed a greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) kill a juvenile desert cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii) in Anza Borrego State Park, San Diego County, California. We estimated that the cottontail was several weeks old based on its pelage, length of ear, and size relative to the roadrunner. This is the largest prey known to be captured by a roadrunner.Observamos a un correcaminos norteño (Geococcyx californianus) matar a un juvenil del conejo del desierto (Sylvilagus audubonii) en el Parque Estatal Anza Borrego, condado de San Diego, California. Estimamos que el conejo del desierto tenía varias semanas de edad basado en su pelaje, longitud de la oreja y tamaño relativo al correcaminos. Esta es la presa más larga capturada por un correcaminos que se conoce.
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