Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo vs Lesser Roadrunner
Coccyzus pluvialis 比較対象 Geococcyx velox
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo | Lesser Roadrunner |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Coccyzus pluvialis | Geococcyx velox |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保全状況 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体長 | — | — |
| 翼開長 | 35.5 cm (14.0 in) | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| 体重 | 159.5 g (5.63 oz) | 184.1 g (6.49 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 一腹卵数 | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Soft, descending whistled phrase; pure notes dropping gently in musical sequence from dense forest cover.
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.
保全状況
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Lesser Roadrunner
About These Birds
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo
Chestnut-bellied Cuckoo (Coccyzus pluvialis) — 45–50 cm. Large island cuckoo; brown above; rich chestnut-orange belly; long broad tail. Endemic to Jamaica in forest and woodland. Non-parasitic. Omnivore; eats large insects, lizards, and berries. The largest cuckoo in the Caribbean.
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.