noun
lesser roadrunner
Refers specifically to the bird species Geococcyx velox, a smaller relative of the greater roadrunner. Used in zoological contexts.
コミチバシリはメキシコや中央アメリカに生息している。
The lesser roadrunner inhabits Mexico and Central America.
Greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus), a larger and more well-known species.
Compound of 小道 (komichi, 'path') and 走り (hashiri, 'running'), literally 'path runner', describing the bird's behavior. The exact derivation is uncertain.