What is another word for chaparral cock?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈapaɹə͡l kˈɒk] (IPA) 
The term "chaparral cock" is commonly used to describe the roadrunner, a bird species native to the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. However, there are a variety of alternatives to describe this fascinating bird. Some synonymous terms for the roadrunner include "paisano," which is Spanish for "fellow countryman," "snake killer," because of its diet of reptiles, and "ground cuckoo," as it is closely related to the cuckoo bird family. Other nicknames for the roadrunner include "dusty devil," "geococcyx," and "prairie ghost." Regardless of the term used, the roadrunner is a curious and unique bird, and its presence is always a delight to encounter in its natural habitat.
