Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
Coccyzus longirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coccyzus-longirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo (Coccyzus longirostris) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.2 cm and a weight of 101.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo (Coccyzus longirostris) — 38–43 cm. Brown above; pale buff below; decurved bill; bare red orbital skin; long white-spotted tail. Endemic to Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) in forest and scrub. Non-parasitic; specialised lizard predator. Also takes insects and small vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm | 10.7 in |
| Weight | 101.93333333333332 g | 3.60 oz |
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from dense forest in Southeast Asia.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| Species | Coccyzus longirostris |
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