White-bellied Goshawk vs African Cuckoo-hawk
Accipiter haplochrous compared with Aviceda cuculoides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-bellied Goshawk | African Cuckoo-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter haplochrous | Aviceda cuculoides |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.6 cm (18.0 in) | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 219.5 g (7.74 oz) | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
White-bellied Goshawk
African Cuckoo-hawk
About These Birds
White-bellied Goshawk
The White-bellied Goshawk (<em>Accipiter haplochrous</em>) is a raptor in the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It is restricted to New Caledonia in the southwestern Pacific, where it occupies forest habitats. This species is assessed as Near Threatened by the IUCN, indicating that it approaches the threshold for a more elevated threat category and warrants monitoring. Detailed plumage and bill descriptions are limited in the available literature. Clutch size has been recorded as 3 eggs. Information on diet, nesting …
African Cuckoo-hawk
The African Cuckoo-hawk weighs about 261g and inhabits sub-Saharan African forests. Despite its hawk shape, it feeds mainly on insects, lizards, and chameleons.