Geococcyx velox velox

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptation long legs for running
gptkbp:behavior ground-dwelling
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:class gptkb:Zord
gptkbp:color brown
striped and spotted
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Greater_Roadrunner
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of the American Southwest
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:ecological_role predator of insects
gptkbp:egg_color white or pale blue
2–6 eggs
gptkbp:family Cuculidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by John James Audubon
gptkbp:first_flight strong flier
gptkbp:fledging_period about 3 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior active forager
insects and small animals
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Geococcyx
gptkbp:habitat deserts
open areas
southern United States to Mexico
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Geococcyx velox velox
gptkbp:impact habitat loss
gptkbp:incubation_period 20 days
gptkbp:interacts_with gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length 60–70 cm
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
not migratory
gptkbp:nesting ground nests
scrapes in the ground
gptkbp:order Cuculiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators hawks
snakes and mammals
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Geococcyx_californianus
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research behavioral research
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or pairs
gptkbp:sound cooing calls
gptkbp:speed up to 32 km/h
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Geococcyx_velox
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends territory
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:weight 0.5–1.0 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 50–60 cm
gptkbp:year 1840
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cactus_Roadrunner
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6