African Cuckoo-hawk vs Red-headed Vulture

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Sarcogyps calvus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Red-headed Vulture
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Sarcogyps calvus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Critically Endangered
Length — —
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 114.0 cm (44.9 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 4500.0 g (158.73 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African Cuckoo-hawk only

Red-headed Vulture only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Critically Endangered

Red-headed Vulture

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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