African Hawk-eagle vs African Cuckoo-hawk
Aquila spilogaster compared with Aviceda cuculoides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Hawk-eagle | African Cuckoo-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aquila spilogaster | Aviceda cuculoides |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 85.5 cm (33.7 in) | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 1450.0 g (51.15 oz) | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Hawk-eagle
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
About These Birds
African Hawk-eagle
The African Hawk-eagle weighs about 1.45kg and inhabits woodland and forest across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a bold and powerful hunter of medium-sized birds and mammals.
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.