Greater Roadrunner look-alikes
Geococcyx californianus
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Lesser Roadrunner
Geococcyx velox
Key differences
The Lesser Roadrunner is found further south in Mexico and Central America. It is noticeably smaller than the Greater Roadrunner, has a shorter bill, and generally less streaking on the underparts. Its range does not significantly overlap with the Greater Roadrunner in the US.
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