African Cuckoo-hawk vs African Marsh-harrier
Aviceda cuculoides compared with Circus ranivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Cuckoo-hawk | African Marsh-harrier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda cuculoides | Circus ranivorus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) | 72.6 cm (28.6 in) |
| Weight | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) | 498.0 g (17.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
African Cuckoo-hawk only
African Marsh-harrier only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
Least Concern
African Marsh-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.
African Marsh-harrier
The African Marsh-harrier is a broad-winged raptor with a wingspan of around 73 cm, weighing close to 500 g. It hunts low over wetlands and marshes in sub-Saharan Africa, preying on frogs, small birds, and rodents.