Order
Cuculiformes
Family
Cuculidae
Genus
Geococcyx
Species
californianus
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Captive Photographed, Texas,
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Resident
Preferred Habitat
Arid and semiaric scrubland with scattered vegetation.
Distribution and Range
Southwestern US and Mexico
Food
Runs down prey includding insects, spiders, mide small birds and its favorites are lizards and small snakes.