Gurney's Eagle vs African Cuckoo-hawk

Aquila gurneyi compared with Aviceda cuculoides

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Gurney's Eagle African Cuckoo-hawk
Scientific Name Aquila gurneyi Aviceda cuculoides
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 108.9 cm (42.9 in) 52.9 cm (20.8 in)
Weight 3060.0 g (107.94 oz) 261.0 g (9.21 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Gurney's Eagle only

African Cuckoo-hawk only

None

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Gurney's Eagle

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

About These Birds

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.

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