African Cuckoo-hawk vs African Harrier-hawk
Aviceda cuculoides compared with Polyboroides typus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Cuckoo-hawk | African Harrier-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda cuculoides | Polyboroides typus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) | 88.6 cm (34.9 in) |
| Weight | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) | 700.3333333333334 g (24.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
Least Concern
African Harrier-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.
African Harrier-hawk
The African Harrier-hawk weighs about 700g and ranges across sub-Saharan Africa. Its double-jointed legs reach deep into tree holes and cliff crevices to extract nestlings and hidden prey.