Lesser Ground-cuckoo
Morococcyx erythropygus
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关于
Lesser Ground-cuckoo (Morococcyx erythropygus) — 28 cm. Brown above; chestnut rump; whitish underparts; bare blue orbital skin. Inhabits dry and semi-arid scrub from Mexico to Costa Rica. Non-parasitic; builds its own nest in low shrubs. Runs on the ground hunting large insects, lizards, and amphibians. Monotypic genus endemic to Mesoamerica.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 19.8 cm | 7.8 in |
| 体重 | 66.6 g | 2.35 oz |
识别
羽毛
Greater Roadrunner: boldly streaked brown above; white-cream below with dark streaks; long tail; shaggy crest; bare facial skin; fast runner
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP.
产卵数
2
声音
鸣唱
Soft, ventriloquial whistled phrase; clear pure notes given quietly and deceptively from dense tropical thicket.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| 科 | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Morococcyx |
| 物种 | Morococcyx erythropygus |
Distribution
Lesser Ground-cuckoo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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