African Cuckoo-hawk vs Plumbeous Hawk

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Plumbeous Hawk
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Cryptoleucopteryx plumbea
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 47.6 cm (18.7 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 482.0 g (17.00 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 --
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Cuckoo-hawk only

None

Plumbeous Hawk only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Near Threatened

Plumbeous Hawk

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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