African Cuckoo-hawk vs Augur Buzzard
Aviceda cuculoides compared with Buteo augur
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Cuckoo-hawk | Augur Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda cuculoides | Buteo augur |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) | 82.0 cm (32.3 in) |
| Weight | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) | 1090.0 g (38.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
Least Concern
Augur Buzzard
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.
Augur Buzzard
The Augur Buzzard is a large, common hawk found in open country and woodland edges across eastern and southern Africa. Weighing about 1,090g with a broad wingspan of 82cm, it typically shows white underparts and a rufous tail. It hunts from soaring flight or elevated perches, taking rodents, lizards, and large insects.