Bird
Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo
Saurothera longirostrisAlso known as Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo, Lizard Cuckoo, Pajero Bobo
Hispaniolan lizard cuckoos are slender, long-tailed arboreal hunters that move deliberately through forest canopies, often pausing motionless to scan for prey. Their distinctive call consists of a harsh, descending series of croaks followed by rhythmic chattering. Breeding pairs build frail saucer-like twig nests hidden in dense foliage, where both parents share duties feeding captured lizards to their chicks.
ArborealEndemicInsectivorous
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAnoles, Tree Frogs, Cicadas
Predators
- Ridgway's Hawk
- Feral Cats
- Rats
ThreatsDeforestation and habitat fragmentation
HabitatsLowland tropical forests, montane woods, and scrubland
Life span7–10 years
Classification
- FamilyCuculidae
- SpeciesSaurothera longirostris
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe from a respectful distance with binoculars.
Responsible observation
- Observation Tip: Look for long silhouettes sitting motionless along thick horizontal forest branches.
- Auditory Cues: Listen for a loud, grating series of harsh calls echoing through woodland canopies.
- Disturbance Avoidance: Maintain a neutral distance near active nests during spring breeding months.
Co-occurring Endemic (c) Dan Riley, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Predator (c) Ron Knight, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative Charles J. Sharp / CC BY-SA 4.0 · cc-by-sa
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