Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo
A species of Saurothera Scientific name : Coccyzus longirostris Genus : Saurothera
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo, A species of Saurothera
Botanical name: Coccyzus longirostris
Genus: Saurothera
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Description
The Hispaniolan lizard cuckoo (Coccyzus longirostris) is a species of cuckoo in the family Cuculidae. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola (split between Haiti and the Dominican Republic). Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
Size
46 cm
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Species Status
Unlike the related and sympatric bay-breasted cuckoo, the Hispaniolan lizard cuckoo is ubiquitous throughout Hispaniola and seems to be very common; sightings are widespread in both countries of the island. It has been rated "Least Concern" by the IUCN.
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Saurothera Species
Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo