Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo
Coccyzus vieilloti
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 26,4 cm | 10.4 in |
| Poids | 86,0 g | 3.03 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Cocos Cuckoo: olive-brown above; pale buffy below; long dark tail; yellowish bill; Cocos Island endemic cuckoo; island species
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Son
Chant
Loud, clear whistled call; pure melodic notes carrying through dense humid forest in Southeast Asia.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Cuculiformes (Cuckoos) |
| Famille | Cuculidae (Cuckoos) |
| Genus | Coccyzus |
| Espèces | Coccyzus vieilloti |
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cuculidae family