Lesser Roadrunner
Geococcyx velox
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderCuculiformes (Cuckoos)
- FamilyCuculidae (Cuckoos)
- GenusGeococcyx (Roadrunners)
- SpeciesGeococcyx velox (Lesser Roadrunner)
About the Lesser Roadrunner
The lesser roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) is a large, long-legged bird that is a member of the cuckoo family, Cuculidae. It is found in Mesoamerica. Its Latin name means "swift earth-cuckoo". Along with the greater roadrunner, it is one of two species in the genus Geococcyx.
The lesser roadrunner is a slender bird that reaches a length of 46 to 51 cm (18 in), the tail itself accounting for about 24 cm (9.4 in). Its average length is 46 cm (18 in). The male weighs 174–207 grams (6.1–7.3 oz), while the female weighs 162–192 grams (5.7–6.8 oz).
The crown, crest and neck of the lesser roadrunner are black with a bronze glow and small light brown spots. The back neck is black-brown, with feathers are lined with a pale brown, so that a brown-white dashes arises. The plumage of the upper body is dark brown with light speckles and lightens to maroon towards the rump, and its breast is white. The rectrices are black with a dark purple luster. Young roadrunners resemble adults, but have ocher-colored lines, and duller skin around the eye.
The iris is yellow to brown, with a yellow to silvery-white ring surrounding the pupil. The eye ring is pale lavender to bright blue. The... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Lesser Roadrunner in Celaque National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celaque National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 2 | La Tigra National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 3 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 5 | Celestún Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 6 | Masaya Volcano National Park | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | |
| 7 | Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Lesser Roadrunner in Celaque National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Lesser Roadrunner sighting in Celaque National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Lesser Roadrunner in Celaque National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Lesser Roadrunner in Celaque National Park in our monthly data.