No other details of its breeding phenology are known. Vocalization The Hispaniolan lizard cuckoo's principal call is "[r]attling, grating...in descending series". It also makes calls described as "a harsh 'tchk', a click, and a 'tick cwuh-h-h'." Status The IUCN has assessed the Hispaniolan lizard cuckoo as being of Least Concern, though its population size is not known and is believed to be decreasing. No immediate threats have been identified. It is generally widespread, but locally scarce in parts of Haiti. In rural areas, it is hunted as a traditional medicine digestive aid. References Hispaniolan lizard cuckoo Endemic birds of Hispaniola Endemic birds of the Caribbean Birds of Hispaniola Birds of the Dominican Republic Birds of Haiti Hispaniolan lizard cuckoo Hispaniolan lizard cuckoo Taxonomy articles created by Polbot