African Cuckoo-hawk vs Long-crested Eagle

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Lophaetus occipitalis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Long-crested Eagle
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Lophaetus occipitalis
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 74.7 cm (29.4 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 1177.0 g (41.52 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1-2
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Cuckoo-hawk only

None

Long-crested Eagle only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Least Concern

Long-crested 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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