African Goshawk vs African Cuckoo-hawk
Accipiter tachiro compared with Aviceda cuculoides
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Goshawk | African Cuckoo-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter tachiro | Aviceda cuculoides |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 43.5 cm (17.1 in) | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) |
| Weight | 314.1666666666667 g (11.08 oz) | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Goshawk
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
About These Birds
African Goshawk
The African Goshawk is a medium-sized forest hawk weighing about 314g found across sub-Saharan Africa. It is a swift and agile hunter of birds and small mammals in dense woodland and forest.
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.