The binomial name of the Puerto Rican Lizard-Cuckoo species commemorates French ornithologist Louis Jean Pierre Vieillot.
The Coccyzus vieilloti is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
Coccyzus vieilloti Jamaican Lizard Cuckoo, Coccyzus vetula Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo, Coccyzus longirostris Genus Piaya Squirrel Cuckoo, Piaya cayana Black-bellied Cuckoo, Piaya melanogaster Little Cuckoo, Piaya minuta =Subfamily Crotophaginae=. Genus Tapera Striped Cuckoo, Tapera naevia Genus Dromococcyx Pheasant Cuckoo, Dromococcyx phasianellus Pavonine Cuckoo, Dromococcyx pavoninus Genus Morococcyx Lesser Ground Cuckoo, Morococcyx erythropygus Genus Geococcyx. More