About the Puerto Rican Lizard-Cuckoo
The Puerto Rican lizard cuckoo is a species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Puerto Rico.
Source: Wikipedia
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 species of bird in the tribe Phaenicophaeini, subfamily Cuculinae of the cuckoo family Cuculidae. It is endemic to Puerto Rico....
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.
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Quick Stats
Cuculiformes
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