African Cuckoo-hawk vs Harris's Hawk

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Parabuteo unicinctus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Harris's Hawk
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Parabuteo unicinctus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 64.2 cm (25.3 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 936.0 g (33.02 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Cuckoo-hawk only

Harris's Hawk only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Least Concern

Harris's Hawk

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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