African Cuckoo-hawk vs Cape Vulture

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Gyps coprotheres

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Cape Vulture
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Gyps coprotheres
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 137.4 cm (54.1 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 8985.0 g (316.94 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1-2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Cuckoo-hawk only

Cape Vulture only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Vulnerable

Cape 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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