Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo

Coccyzus longirostris

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The Hispaniolan lizard cuckoo is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola that is shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Fun Fact

The Hispaniolan lizard cuckoo and three other lizard cuckoos were once considered a single species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found on the main island of Hispaniola and the offshore islands of Tortuga and Saona.

Diet

Diet includes lizards, small snakes, and many types of adult and larval insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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