Jamaican Lizard-Cuckoo

Coccyzus vetula

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Cuculiformes · Cuculidae

About

The Jamaican lizard cuckoo is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Jamaica.

Fun Fact

Linnaeus cited earlier descriptions by the collector Hans Sloane and the Irish physician Patrick Browne, both of whom had given the English name as "Old man".

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in tropical deciduous forest, more open woodlands, and semi-arid landscapes of trees and shrubs.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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