Cuckoo vs. Roadrunner: What's the Difference?

A grayish bird (Cuculus canorus) of Eurasia and Africa that has a characteristic two-note call and lays its eggs in the nests of birds of other species.

Either of two swift-running, ground-dwelling birds (Geococcyx californianus or G. velox) of North and Central America, having streaked brownish plumage, a brown and black crest, and a long tail. Also called chaparral cock.

Any of various other birds of the family Cuculidae.

Either of two species of fast-running bird in the genus Geococcyx of the cuckoo family native to North and Central America, the lesser roadrunner (Geococcyx velox) and, especially, the greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus).

The call or cry of one of these birds.

Speedy largely terrestrial bird found from California and Mexico to Texas

(Slang) A foolish or crazy person.

To repeat incessantly, as a cuckoo does its call.

Lacking in sense; foolish or crazy.

Any of various birds, of the family Cuculidae, famous for laying its eggs in the nests of other species; but especially a common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), that has a characteristic two-note call.

The sound of that particular bird.

The bird-shaped figure found in cuckoo clocks.

The cuckoo clock itself.

A person who inveigles themselves into a place where they should not be (used especially in the phrase a cuckoo in the nest).

(slang) Someone who is crazy.

To make the call of a cuckoo.

To repeat something incessantly. en

(slang) Crazy; not sane.

A bird belonging to Cuculus, Coccyzus, and several allied genera, of many species.

A man who is a stupid incompetent fool

Any of numerous European and North American birds having pointed wings and a long tail

Repeat monotonously, like a cuckoo repeats his call