between March and June but may start in February. It makes a shallow twig nest in a tree at up to above the ground. The clutch size is two to four eggs; the incubation period and time to fledging are not known. Vocalization The chestnut-bellied cuckoo's principal vocalization is a "[h]oarse 'quak-quak-ak-ak-ak-ak', slow, then accelerating towards [the] end." Status The IUCN has assessed the chestnut-bellied cuckoo as being of Least Concern. It has a large range, and though its population size is not known it is believed to be stable. No immediate threats have been identified. It is considered uncommon and not well known, and "further research and a proper survey of this species’ population and status are needed." References chestnut-bellied cuckoo Endemic birds of Jamaica chestnut-bellied cuckoo chestnut-bellied cuckoo Taxonomy articles created by Polbot