There is something about seeing a roadrunner in a tree that makes it very clear how closely they are related to cuckoos.
Greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) in a Chinese pistache tree (Pistacia chinensis), at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park, Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Soft fall.
Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis), in muted autumn hues, at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park in Superior, Arizona.
Soft fall.
Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis), in muted autumn hues, at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park in Superior, Arizona.
Think pink.
Think pink.
Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis). At the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior, Arizona.
Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis). At the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior, Arizona.
Finally fall.
Finally fall.
Chinese pistache (Pistacia chinensis). At the Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior, Arizona.
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