Yellow-throated Cuckoo vs Lesser Roadrunner
Chrysococcyx flavigularis 对比 Geococcyx velox
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Yellow-throated Cuckoo | Lesser Roadrunner |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Chrysococcyx flavigularis | Geococcyx velox |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| 体重 | 29.25 g (1.03 oz) | 184.1 g (6.49 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant call; powerful low-frequency notes carrying through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
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.
保护状况
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
Lesser Roadrunner
About These Birds
Yellow-throated Cuckoo
黄喉金鹃(Chrysococcyx flavigularis)体长17-18厘米。上体铜绿色；喉部黄色；腹部白色具绿色横斑。分布于西非和中非的低地热带雨林。巢寄生性，将卵产于其他鸟类巢中。
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.