African Cuckoo-hawk vs Rufous-bellied Eagle

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Lophotriorchis kienerii

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Rufous-bellied Eagle
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Lophotriorchis kienerii
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length — —
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 73.2 cm (28.8 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 799.25 g (28.19 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Cuckoo-hawk only

None

Rufous-bellied Eagle only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Near Threatened

Rufous-bellied 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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