About the Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo
The Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo (Coccyzus longirostris) 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 hislic1 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 longirostris |
| Species Codes | hislic1, HILC, HLCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo belong to?
The Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo (Coccyzus longirostris) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo?
The Hispaniolan 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 Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Hispaniolan Lizard-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hislic1, or on iNaturalist.