African Cuckoo-hawk vs Short-toed Snake-eagle

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Circaetus gallicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Short-toed Snake-eagle
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Circaetus gallicus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 107.4 cm (42.3 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 1701.0 g (60.00 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Cuckoo-hawk only

None

Short-toed Snake-eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Least Concern

Short-toed 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.

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