African Cuckoo-hawk vs Black Honey-buzzard
Aviceda cuculoides compared with Henicopernis infuscatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Cuckoo-hawk | Black Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda cuculoides | Henicopernis infuscatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) | 67.4 cm (26.5 in) |
| Weight | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) | 650.5 g (22.95 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
Vulnerable
Black Honey-buzzard
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.
Black Honey-buzzard
The Black Honey-buzzard is a vulnerable, medium-large raptor with dark brown to blackish plumage and a relatively long tail adapted for soaring over forest. It is endemic to New Britain Island in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea, inhabiting primary lowland and montane rainforest. Like other honey-buzzards, it specializes in raiding the nests of bees and wasps, feeding on larvae, pupae, and honeycomb.