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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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 36,2 cm | 14.3 in |
| Khối Lượng | 338,0 g | 11.92 oz |
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 17-19 days.
Số Trứng
2-6
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, far-carrying call; distinctive resonant notes audible across open terrain with remarkable carrying power.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Họ | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Geococcyx |
| Loài | Geococcyx californianus |
Distribution
Greater Roadrunner has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family