African Cuckoo-hawk vs Black-chested Snake-eagle
Aviceda cuculoides compared with Circaetus pectoralis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Cuckoo-hawk | Black-chested Snake-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda cuculoides | Circaetus pectoralis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) | 105.6 cm (41.6 in) |
| Weight | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) | 1739.0 g (61.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
Least Concern
Black-chested Snake-eagle
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.
Black-chested Snake-eagle
The Black-chested Snake-eagle is a large, powerful raptor of sub-Saharan African open habitats, with dark brown upperparts, a white belly, and a conspicuous black breast forming a dark chest band. It inhabits open and lightly wooded savanna, grasslands, and semi-arid scrub across much of eastern and southern Africa. As its name suggests, it feeds almost exclusively on snakes and other reptiles.