African Cuckoo-hawk vs Black Hawk-eagle
Aviceda cuculoides compared with Spizaetus tyrannus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Cuckoo-hawk | Black Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda cuculoides | Spizaetus tyrannus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) | 76.9 cm (30.3 in) |
| Weight | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) | 1024.0 g (36.12 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
Least Concern
Black 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.
Black Hawk-eagle
The Black Hawk-eagle is a large, powerful forest raptor with black plumage, a prominent crest, yellow cere, and barred flight feathers visible in flight. It inhabits humid tropical forests from Mexico through Central America to Bolivia and Brazil, ranging from lowland rainforest to montane cloud forest. It preys on medium-sized birds, mammals, and reptiles, hunting within the forest canopy.