African Cuckoo-hawk vs Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Aviceda cuculoides compared with Circaetus beaudouini
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Cuckoo-hawk | Beaudouin's Snake-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda cuculoides | Circaetus beaudouini |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) | 100.4 cm (39.5 in) |
| Weight | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) | 1500.0 g (52.91 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
Vulnerable
Beaudouin's Snake-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.
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle
Beaudouin's Snake-eagle is a vulnerable raptor found in forest-savanna mosaics and woodland edges in West and Central Africa. It resembles other snake-eagles with a large, rounded head, yellow eyes, and lightly barred underparts. As its name suggests, it preys primarily on snakes, which it catches in open areas, and is threatened by deforestation and habitat degradation.