Roadrunner Art Print & Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

The Greater Roadrunner — Desert Sprinter & Rattlesnake Hunter

Fast enough to outrun a rattlesnake, bold enough to take one on — the Greater Roadrunner is one of the most charismatic birds of the American Southwest. Gene Irvin's pen, ink, and watercolor portrait captures the species' distinctive character: the long tail, the zygodactyl feet (two toes forward, two behind), and the alert, slightly comical posture that made this bird a cultural icon long before Warner Bros. got involved.

Found throughout the desert scrublands of the southwestern and south-central US and Mexico, roadrunners typically prefer running to flying — reaching speeds up to 17 mph — and are among the very few animals capable of preying on rattlesnakes. They range from 20 to 24 inches tip to tail, making them one of the larger ground-dwelling birds in North America.

Available in:

• 8×10 fine art print
• Greeting card with envelope

Why collectors love it: A beloved Southwest icon with real wildlife credentials — Gene's Roadrunner is a perennial favorite for Arizona and New Mexico collectors, desert decor enthusiasts, and anyone who grew up watching Looney Tunes.

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Prints flat-packed. Greeting cards ship First Class. Produced from Gene Irvin's original illustration.