African Cuckoo-hawk vs Socotra Buzzard

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Buteo socotraensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Socotra Buzzard
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Buteo socotraensis
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Vulnerable
Length — —
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 64.6 cm (25.4 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 750.0 g (26.46 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Cuckoo-hawk only

Socotra Buzzard only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Vulnerable

Socotra Buzzard

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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