Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="geococcyx-californianus"></birdfyi-bird>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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について
アメリカ南西部からメキシコの砂漠・低木地に生息するカッコウの仲間（体長52〜62cm）。長い尾と素早い走りが特徴で、飛ぶよりも地上を走ることを好む。Geococcyx californianus（ロードランナー）は毒を持つガラガラヘビを含む爬虫類や昆虫を捕食する。アメリカ南西部の象徴的な鳥で、有名なアニメキャラクターの元ネタ。Cuculidae科。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 36.2 cm | 14.3 in |
| 体重 | 338.0 g | 11.92 oz |
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.
一腹卵数
2-6
鳴き声
さえずり
Loud, far-carrying call; distinctive resonant notes audible across open terrain with remarkable carrying power.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| 科 | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Geococcyx |
| 種 | Geococcyx californianus |
Distribution
Greater Roadrunner has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family