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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