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Common Name

Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo

Alternate Names

Common Type

Cuckoo

Order

Cuculiformes

Family

Cuculidae

Genus

Coccyzus

Species

longirostris

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Location Photographed

Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo Republic,

Number of Sub-Species

0

Migratory or Resident

Resident

Preferred Habitat

Subtropical or tropical dry forest or moist lowland forest

Distribution and Range

Endemic to Hispaniola

Food

Prefers lizards but will also feed on other small vertibrates plus some invertebrates.

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Field Notes:

Unlike many Old World species, build their own nests in trees and lay two or more eggs. Are vocal species when breeding, with persistent and loud calls.

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