About the Great Lizard-Cuckoo
The great lizard cuckoo is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is found in the Bahamas and Cuba.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Coccyzus merlini |
| Species Codes | grelic1, GRLC, CLCU, GLCU, CULC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Lizard-Cuckoo belong to?
The Great Lizard-Cuckoo (Coccyzus merlini) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Great Lizard-Cuckoo?
The great lizard cuckoo is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is found in the Bahamas and Cuba....
Where can I report a Great Lizard-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Lizard-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grelic1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
413
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