About the Great Lizard-Cuckoo
The Great Lizard-Cuckoo (Coccyzus merlini) 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 grelic1 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 merlini |
| Species Codes | grelic1, GRLC, CLCU, CULC, GLCU |
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 member of the Cuckoos family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
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.
Related Species in Cuckoos 156 species
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
416
iNat Observations
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