Great Lizard-Cuckoo

Great Lizard-Cuckoo

Coccyzus merlini

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The great lizard cuckoo is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is found in the Bahamas and Cuba.

Fun Fact

The great lizard cuckoo is the largest species in genus Coccyzus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabit a wide variety of landscapes including mature semi-deciduous and evergreen forest, secondary forest, savanna, scrublands, and the undergrowth of pine forest.

Diet

Feed on lizards, adult (and larval) insects of many families, nestling birds, frogs, snakes, and sometimes small mammals and seeds or fruits.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance