African Cuckoo-hawk vs Black Harrier
Aviceda cuculoides compared with Circus maurus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Cuckoo-hawk | Black Harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda cuculoides | Circus maurus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) | 70.5 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) | 497.3333333333333 g (17.54 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
Endangered
Black 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.
Black Harrier
The Black Harrier is an endangered, medium-sized raptor endemic to southern Africa with almost entirely black plumage, bold white barring on the tail, and characteristic pale eyes. It inhabits lowland fynbos, Renosterveld, and wetland edges primarily in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. It hunts by quartering low over open terrain, capturing small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.