A lesser roadrunner stands tall amidst dry, straw-colored grass.
A lesser roadrunner is seen in tall grass on a sunny day. The bird is facing right, with its long tail pointing to the left. It has a dark brown head, wing, and tail with a white patch around its black eye and a long brown beak. The roadrunner's body is white with tan striations. The grass behind the roadrunner is slightly taller than the bird. The grass in front of the roadrunner is much shorter than the bird. All the grass is dry and dead, making it straw-colored. A close-up, daytime.