African Cuckoo-hawk vs Pallid Harrier

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Circus macrourus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Pallid Harrier
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Circus macrourus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 70.2 cm (27.6 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 400.75 g (14.14 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 3-6
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Cuckoo-hawk only

Pallid Harrier only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Near Threatened

Pallid Harrier

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.

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