Object number:
S77.19.154
Object name:
egg
Scientific name:
Geococcyx californianus; Greater roadrunner
Date made:
3/30/1902
Material / Technique:
egg
Copyright status:
Copyright Undetermined
Content description:
Nest: Composed of sticks about 3 feet from ground in thorny bush in dry creek bed lined with grass and a little horse manure. Width outside=12 inches, inside: 3 inches, Depth outside=6 inches, inside: 3 inches. Eggs: 4. Incubation: About 1/3.
Field collection place:
Simi Valley, California
Field collector(s):
J S Appleton; Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology
Currently on display in the Gallery of California Natural Science
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