Roadrunner spotted in Denver despite typical habitat in southeastern Colorado.

A Greater Roadrunner was recently spotted in the Denver Metro Area near South Parker Road, an unusual occurrence as the bird typically inhabits the extreme southeastern part of Colorado. Wildlife experts believe the bird likely traveled north from Colorado Springs, possibly following a greenbelt corridor, and may be a juvenile that became disoriented while exploring or searching for food. While roadrunners are not known to migrate, their strong running ability explains the unexpected appearance in an urban setting.