African Cuckoo-hawk vs Little Eagle

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Hieraaetus morphnoides

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Little Eagle
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Hieraaetus morphnoides
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 73.0 cm (28.7 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 811.25 g (28.62 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Cuckoo-hawk only

None

Little Eagle only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Least Concern

Little Eagle

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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