African Cuckoo-hawk vs Lesser Fish-eagle

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Icthyophaga humilis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Lesser Fish-eagle
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Icthyophaga humilis
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 70.6 cm (27.8 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 782.5 g (27.60 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 2-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Cuckoo-hawk only

None

Lesser Fish-eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Near Threatened

Lesser Fish-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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