African Cuckoo-hawk vs White-rumped Vulture

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Gyps bengalensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk White-rumped Vulture
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Gyps bengalensis
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Critically Endangered
Length — —
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 110.3 cm (43.4 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 4750.0 g (167.55 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Cuckoo-hawk only

None

White-rumped Vulture only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Critically Endangered

White-rumped Vulture

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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