African Cuckoo-hawk vs Red Goshawk

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Erythrotriorchis radiatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Red Goshawk
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Erythrotriorchis radiatus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Endangered
Length — —
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 77.4 cm (30.5 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 937.5 g (33.07 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1-2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Cuckoo-hawk only

None

Red Goshawk only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Endangered

Red Goshawk

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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