Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo
Coccyzus vieilloti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="coccyzus-vieilloti"></birdfyi-bird>The Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo (Coccyzus vieilloti) is a bird species in the family Cuculidae (cuckoos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuckoos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.4 cm and a weight of 86 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo (Coccyzus vieilloti) — 38–43 cm. Brown above; grey-buff below; bare red orbital skin; long tail with white spots. Endemic to Puerto Rico in forest and wooded habitat. Non-parasitic; hunts lizards, insects, and nestlings. Considered Vulnerable due to limited range and habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.4 cm | 10.4 in |
| Weight | 86.0 g | 3.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Loud, clear whistled call; pure melodic notes carrying through dense humid forest in Southeast Asia.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Family | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| Species | Coccyzus vieilloti |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family