American Goshawk vs African Cuckoo-hawk
Astur atricapillus compared with Aviceda cuculoides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | American Goshawk | African Cuckoo-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Astur atricapillus | Aviceda cuculoides |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 963.0 g (33.97 oz) | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
American Goshawk
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
About These Birds
American Goshawk
The American Goshawk is a powerful accipiter weighing around 963 g, hunting birds and mammals in mature boreal and montane forests of North America. Its broad wings and long tail allow agile pursuit through dense forest, making it a formidable apex avian predator.
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.