Step 1 : Introduction to the question "What state's official bird is the roadrunner?"
The roadrunner is the state bird of New Mexico. The roadrunner is a fast-running ground cuckoo that has a long tail and a crest. It has long legs, strong feet, and an oversized dark bill. The roadrunner can run at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour and generally prefers sprinting to flying, though it will fly to escape predators. The roadrunner is the basis for the cartoon character Road Runner, a bird who uses his speed and cunning to outmaneuver his enemy, Wile E. Coyote, though real coyotes are faster than roadrunners.