Great Lizard-Cuckoo
Coccyzus merlini
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · 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
External Data Sources
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