African Cuckoo-hawk vs Red-headed Vulture

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Sarcogyps calvus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Red-headed Vulture
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Sarcogyps calvus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Critically Endangered
Length
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 114.0 cm (44.9 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 4500.0 g (158.73 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Cuckoo-hawk only

Red-headed Vulture only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Critically Endangered

Red-headed 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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