Birds of Cuba Search Box
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Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Great Lizard-Cuckoo
Tacco de Cuba
Coccyzus merlini
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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Great Lizard-Cuckoo
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.7" 55cm | " cm | 5.5oz. 156g | Cuculidae | Coccyzus merlini |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Great Lizard-Cuckoo is the largest cuckoo seen in Cuba. This very attractive bird, recognized by its extraordinary large and long tail, is seen all over the island, mostly in a treed or forested habitat. These cuckoos are also seen in the lower Bahamian islands.