Black-billed Cuckoo vs Lesser Roadrunner
Coccyzus erythropthalmus compared with Geococcyx velox
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-billed Cuckoo | Lesser Roadrunner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccyzus erythropthalmus | Geococcyx velox |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.4 cm (10.8 in) | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| Weight | 53.20000000000001 g (1.88 oz) | 184.1 g (6.49 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Black-billed Cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep notes audible across dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Lesser Roadrunner
Loud, call carrying far; distinctive hollow notes audible across dry open Central American terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Black-billed Cuckoo
Lesser Roadrunner
About These Birds
Black-billed Cuckoo
Black-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus erythropthalmus) — 26–31 cm. Brown above; white below; all-dark bill; narrow red orbital ring; tail with small white spots. Migratory breeder in eastern North America; winters in South America. Non-parasitic. Insectivore specialising in tent caterpillars and other hairy larvae.
Lesser Roadrunner
Lesser Roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) — 46–52 cm. Similar to Greater Roadrunner but smaller with a more streaked breast. Found in dry scrub, open woodland, and arid valleys from Mexico to Nicaragua. Non-parasitic; carnivorous; eats insects and small vertebrates. Shares the same terrestrial running lifestyle as its northern relative.