Jamaican Lizard-Cuckoo
Jamaican Lizard-Cuckoo
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The Mangrove Cuckoo is a medium-sized cuckoo uniquely adapted to coastal habitats, particularly mangrove forests. Its subtle plumage offers excellent camouflage within its specialized environment.
Where to spot
Found along coastal regions of the southeastern United States (Florida), the Caribbean islands, and Central/South America, wherever extensive mangrove forests are present. Occasionally wanders into nearby coastal scrub.
How to spot
Search carefully within mangrove trees; their camouflage is excellent and they are often hidden. Listen for its distinctive, low-pitched, guttural "gawk-gawk-gawk-gawk-gaw-gowk" call, which often helps pinpoint its location. Look for its dark mask and yellowish lower mandible.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident range. Dawn and dusk are often good times as they may be more active and vocal. During breeding season (spring to summer), calls are more frequent.
Where to spot
Found along coastal regions of the southeastern United States (Florida), the Caribbean islands, and Central/South America, wherever extensive mangrove forests are present. Occasionally wanders into nearby coastal scrub.
How to spot
Search carefully within mangrove trees; their camouflage is excellent and they are often hidden. Listen for its distinctive, low-pitched, guttural "gawk-gawk-gawk-gawk-gaw-gowk" call, which often helps pinpoint its location. Look for its dark mask and yellowish lower mandible.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident range. Dawn and dusk are often good times as they may be more active and vocal. During breeding season (spring to summer), calls are more frequent.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
As its name suggests, this cuckoo is almost exclusively found in mangrove ecosystems, making it a highly specialized feeder on insects, spiders, and even small crabs and lizards found within these unique coastal forests.
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