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Lesser Roadrunner

Geococcyx velox

Least Concern

翼展

28.3 cm

体重

184.1 g

科

Cuculidae

目

Cuculiformes

The Lesser Roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.3 cm and a weight of 184.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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关于

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
翼展	28.3 cm	11.1 in
体重	184.1 g	6.49 oz

保护状况

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: PL.

产卵数

2-3

声音

鸣唱

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

分类学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Cuculiformes (Cuckoos)
科	Cuculidae (Cuckoos)
Genus	Geococcyx
物种	Geococcyx velox

Distribution

Lesser Roadrunner has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

countries highlighted

🇳🇴 Norway

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常见问题

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.