bold black-and-white undertail; pale breast (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)


Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo
Coccyzus longirostris

Native Range: North America (Caribbean)

Notes: endemic to the island of Hispanolia; true to its name, this impressive species specializes on eating Anolis lizards; no sexual dimorphism.

rufous on throat and in vent area (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)
grey crown and underparts (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)

long decurved bill holding a small lizard (Dominican Republic; 2006-12-13)