Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo vs Sulawesi Cuckoo
Coccyzus longirostris compared with Cuculus crassirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo | Sulawesi Cuckoo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coccyzus longirostris | Cuculus crassirostris |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) | 41.2 cm (16.2 in) |
| Weight | 101.93333333333332 g (3.60 oz) | 85.0 g (3.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from dense forest in Southeast Asia.
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Loud, raucous call with harsh quality; penetrating notes carrying through dense forest in Asia. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Conservation Status
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo
How to Tell Them Apart
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo: dark gray-brown above; pale below; long dark tail; yellow orbital ring; Sulawesi endemic; larger than most Cuculus
About These Birds
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
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.
Sulawesi Cuckoo
Sulawesi Cuckoo (Cuculus crassirostris) — 30–34 cm. Dark grey above; pale below with bold brown-grey barring; heavier bill than most Cuculus. Endemic to Sulawesi in montane forest. Brood parasite. Insectivore. Poorly known.