Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo
Coccyzus vetula
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coccyzus-vetula"></birdfyi-bird>The Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo (Coccyzus vetula) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.1 cm and a weight of 95.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo (Coccyzus vetula) — 37–42 cm. Brown above; cinnamon-buff underparts; long tail with bold white tips; bare red orbital skin. Endemic to Jamaica in forest and wooded scrub. Non-parasitic; specialised lizard hunter, hence the name. Also eats large insects and small vertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.1 cm | 9.5 in |
| Weight | 95.5 g | 3.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying resonant call with melodic quality; clear rich notes given from tall forest tree.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| Species | Coccyzus vetula |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family