Variable Goshawk vs African Cuckoo-hawk
Accipiter hiogaster compared with Aviceda cuculoides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Variable Goshawk | African Cuckoo-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter hiogaster | Aviceda cuculoides |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.4 cm (15.5 in) | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 266.25 g (9.39 oz) | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Variable Goshawk
African Cuckoo-hawk
About These Birds
Variable Goshawk
The Variable Goshawk (<em>Accipiter hiogaster</em>) is a forest raptor belonging to the family Accipitridae, the hawks, eagles, and kites. It inhabits forest environments across a broad range encompassing the Moluccas, New Guinea, and surrounding island groups in Australasia. This species is assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN. Its common name reflects the considerable variation in plumage observed across its many island populations and subspecies. Nesting records indicate an incubation period of approximately 30 days, and clutch size typically ranges …
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.