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Lesser Roadrunner

Geococcyx velox

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
28,3 cm
Berat
184,1 g
Famili
Cuculidae
Ordo
Cuculiformes

Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 28,3 cm 11.1 in
Berat 184,1 g 6.49 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Rufous-vented Ground-cuckoo: rich rufous below; dark olive-brown above; blue orbital ring; rufous vent; long tail; ground dweller

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, call carrying far; distinctive hollow notes audible across dry open Central American terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Lesser Roadrunner has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Lesser Roadrunner endangered?
The Lesser Roadrunner has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lesser Roadrunner nest?
Nest type: PL.
What does the Lesser Roadrunner sound like?
Loud, call carrying far; distinctive hollow notes audible across dry open Central American terrain. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Lesser Roadrunner?
The Lesser Roadrunner has a wingspan of 28.3 cm, weight of 184.1 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Roadrunner belong to?
The Lesser Roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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