About the Jamaican Lizard-Cuckoo
The Jamaican lizard cuckoo is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Jamaica.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuckoos (Cuculidae) |
| Species | Coccyzus vetula |
| Species Codes | jamlic1, JALC, JLCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jamaican Lizard-Cuckoo belong to?
The Jamaican Lizard-Cuckoo (Coccyzus vetula) belongs to the Cuckoos family (Cuculidae), in the order Cuculiformes.
How can I identify the Jamaican Lizard-Cuckoo?
The Jamaican lizard cuckoo is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Jamaica....
Where can I report a Jamaican Lizard-Cuckoo sighting?
You can log sightings of Jamaican Lizard-Cuckoo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jamlic1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
57
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