About the Puerto Rican Lizard-Cuckoo
The Puerto Rican Lizard-Cuckoo (Coccyzus vieilloti) is a species of bird in the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), within the order Cuculiformes. This family contains 156 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code purlic1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Coccyzus vieilloti |
| Species Codes | purlic1, PRLC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Lizard-Cuckoo belong to?
The Puerto Rican Lizard-Cuckoo (Coccyzus vieilloti) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Lizard-Cuckoo?
The Puerto Rican Lizard-Cuckoo is a member of the Cuckoos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Lizard-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Lizard-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purlic1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
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