Grey-headed Goshawk vs African Cuckoo-hawk
Accipiter poliocephalus compared with Aviceda cuculoides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey-headed Goshawk | African Cuckoo-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter poliocephalus | Aviceda cuculoides |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 42.1 cm (16.6 in) | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 260.75 g (9.20 oz) | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Grey-headed Goshawk
African Cuckoo-hawk
About These Birds
Grey-headed Goshawk
The Grey-headed Goshawk (<em>Accipiter poliocephalus</em>) is a raptor of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), occurring in the forested islands of the southwestern Pacific. It is a forest-specialist, inhabiting lowland and montane forest environments where it is believed to hunt birds and small vertebrates through the canopy. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature, though its common name reflects a distinctive grey head coloration that distinguishes it within its range. Geographic range …
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.