Black-mantled Goshawk vs African Cuckoo-hawk
Accipiter melanochlamys compared with Aviceda cuculoides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-mantled Goshawk | African Cuckoo-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter melanochlamys | Aviceda cuculoides |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.7 cm (18.0 in) | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 232.2 g (8.19 oz) | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-mantled Goshawk
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
About These Birds
Black-mantled Goshawk
The Black-mantled Goshawk is a medium-sized, compact hawk with a dark blackish back and mantle, pale gray underparts with fine rufous barring, and yellow cere and feet. It inhabits montane forests of New Guinea at elevations between 900 and 2,800 meters. It preys on small birds and lizards, pursuing them through the forest with agile, rapid flight.
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.