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 (cucos), within the order Cuculiformes (cuclillos). 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,2 cm | 10.7 in |
| Peso | 101,93333333333332 g | 3.60 oz |
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Sonido
Canto
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep hollow notes given repeatedly from dense forest in Southeast Asia.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Cuculiformes (Cuclillos) |
| Familia | Cuculidae (Cucos) |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| Especies | Coccyzus longirostris |
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo endangered?
How does the Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo nest?
What does the Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo sound like?
How big is the Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo?
What order and family does the Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family