African Cuckoo-hawk vs Eastern Marsh-harrier

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Circus spilonotus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Eastern Marsh-harrier
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Circus spilonotus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 81.4 cm (32.0 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 566.6666666666666 g (19.99 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 3-7
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Cuckoo-hawk only

Eastern Marsh-harrier only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Least Concern

Eastern Marsh-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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