- A swift-running, crested bird(Geococcyx californianus) of southwest North America, having streaked brownish plumage and a long tail. Also called chaparral bird ,chaparral cock 走鹃：一种生长在北美洲西南部能迅捷奔跑的（走鹃） 鸟，长有冠和有褐色条纹的羽毛及长尾 也作 chaparral bird,chaparral cock