kHz) guttural and grating sound". It also makes sounds called the "Chuckle" and the "Screech". There does not appear to be significant variation among the subspecies. Status The IUCN follows HBW taxonomy, and so has assessed the "Cuban" and "Bahama" lizard cuckoos separately. It classifies the Cuban (with its three subspecies) 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. However, the IUCN treats the Bahama population as Near Threatened. It has a very restricted range and an estimated population of 2500 to 10,000 mature individuals; the population trend is unknown. Identified potential threats include road construction, agricultural development, fires, feral cats and rats, and sea level rise due to climate change. References Further reading External links Great Lizard Cuckoo Endemic birds of the Caribbean Birds of the Bahamas Birds of Cuba Birds described in 1839 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot