About the Lesser Roadrunner
The lesser roadrunner 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Geococcyx velox |
| Species Codes | lesroa1, LERO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Roadrunner belong to?
The Lesser Roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Roadrunner?
The lesser roadrunner 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....
Where can I report a Lesser Roadrunner sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Roadrunner on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesroa1, or on iNaturalist.
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