African Cuckoo-hawk vs Flores Hawk-eagle

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Nisaetus floris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Flores Hawk-eagle
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Nisaetus floris
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 87.3 cm (34.4 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 1475.1 g (52.03 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Cuckoo-hawk only

None

Flores Hawk-eagle only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Endangered

Flores Hawk-eagle

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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