Klaas's Cuckoo vs Lesser Roadrunner
Chrysococcyx klaas 对比 Geococcyx velox
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Klaas's Cuckoo | Lesser Roadrunner |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Chrysococcyx klaas | Geococcyx velox |
| 目 | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| 科 | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 19.8 cm (7.8 in) | 28.3 cm (11.1 in) |
| 体重 | 27.919999999999998 g (0.98 oz) | 184.1 g (6.49 oz) |
| 食性 | -- | -- |
| 产卵数 | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Klaas's Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating rough notes carrying well through dense 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
Klaas's Cuckoo
Lesser Roadrunner
About These Birds
Klaas's Cuckoo
克拉氏金鹃(Chrysococcyx klaas)体长17-18厘米。雄鸟：上体纯光泽绿色；腹部白色，两侧具少量绿色斑点。广泛分布于撒哈拉以南非洲的林地和灌木丛。巢寄生性，主要寄生于太阳鸟巢中。
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.