Lesser Roadrunner

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The Lesser Roadrunner is a swift and agile ground cuckoo found in the arid and semi-arid regions of Central America. Smaller and more secretive than its Greater counterpart, it is renowned for its remarkable speed and terrestrial lifestyle.

Where to spot

Inhabits dry scrub, open woodlands, thorny brush, and cactus deserts primarily in Mexico and extending into parts of Central America.

How to spot

Spotting a Lesser Roadrunner requires patience. Look for its characteristic long tail and crest as it sprints across open ground or along trails. Its calls are generally less frequently heard and less varied than the Greater Roadrunner's, making visual observation more crucial.

When to spot

Year-round resident. Most active during the day, especially in the cooler hours of the morning and late afternoon when temperatures are more moderate for foraging.

Where to spot

Inhabits dry scrub, open woodlands, thorny brush, and cactus deserts primarily in Mexico and extending into parts of Central America.

How to spot

When to spot

Year-round resident. Most active during the day, especially in the cooler hours of the morning and late afternoon when temperatures are more moderate for foraging.

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Like its larger relative, the Lesser Roadrunner can achieve impressive running speeds, making it an effective predator of fast-moving prey such as lizards, insects, and small snakes, which it catches by outrunning them.

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