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Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
36,2 cm
Berat
338,0 g
Famili
Cuculidae
Ordo
Cuculiformes

The Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.2 cm and a weight of 338 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) — 52–62 cm. Streaked brown-and-white; erectile crest; bare red-and-blue post-ocular patch; long tail. Inhabits deserts and chaparral of the southwestern USA and Mexico. Non-parasitic; carnivorous — eats rattlesnakes, lizards, scorpions, and birds. Runs up to 32 km/h; iconic bird of the Sonoran Desert.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 36,2 cm 14.3 in
Berat 338,0 g 11.92 oz

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-6

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, far-carrying call; distinctive resonant notes audible across open terrain with remarkable carrying power.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
Famili Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus Geococcyx
Spesies Geococcyx californianus

Distribution

Greater Roadrunner has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Greater Roadrunner endangered?
The Greater Roadrunner has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Greater Roadrunner nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.
What does the Greater Roadrunner sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call; distinctive resonant notes audible across open terrain with remarkable carrying power.
How big is the Greater Roadrunner?
The Greater Roadrunner has a wingspan of 36.2 cm, weight of 338.0 g.
What order and family does the Greater Roadrunner belong to?
The Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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