Lesser Roadrunner vs Common Hawk-Cuckoo
Geococcyx velox comparado con Hierococcyx varius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Lesser Roadrunner | Common Hawk-Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Geococcyx velox | Hierococcyx varius |
| Orden | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Familia | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 28,3 cm (11.1 in) | 38,2 cm (15.0 in) |
| Peso | 184,1 g (6.49 oz) | 101,5 g (3.58 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Ninguno
Lesser Roadrunner only
Ninguno
Common Hawk-Cuckoo only
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Common Hawk-Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating far-carrying notes given from forest canopy. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Estado de conservación
Lesser Roadrunner
Common Hawk-Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Lesser Roadrunner
Common Hawk-Cuckoo
Common Hawk-Cuckoo: gray above; white below with rufous barring; hawk-mimic; long barred tail; yellow eye-ring; brain-fever bird
About These Birds
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.
Common Hawk-Cuckoo
El cucúl de halcón común (Hierococcyx varius) mide 34-38 cm. Tiene partes superiores grises, partes inferiores pálidas con rayas rojizas y el aspecto de un halcón de cernícalo. Parásito de nido. Ampliamente distribuido en el subcontinente indio, el sureste asiático y partes del sur de China. Habita en bosques, huertos y jardines. Su llamada inquietante, audible durante la noche, le ha valido supersticiones locales en India. Parasita principalmente currucas y papamoscas.