Jamaican Lizard-Cuckoo
- Scientific name
- Coccyzus vetula
- Family
- Cuculidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Forest deciduous
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Why it matters
The Jamaican Lizard-Cuckoo, or *Coccyzus vetula*, is an endemic species prized by bird enthusiasts for its unique role in its island ecosystem. Recognized by its broad wings and distinctive pointed tail, it is a secretive resident of Jamaica’s woodlands that offers a fascinating look at the evolutionary diversity of the cuckoo family.
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