African Cuckoo-hawk vs Pallid Harrier

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Circus macrourus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Pallid Harrier
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Circus macrourus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 70.2 cm (27.6 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 400.75 g (14.14 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 3-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Cuckoo-hawk only

Pallid Harrier only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Near Threatened

Pallid Harrier

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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