African Cuckoo-hawk vs Crowned Eagle

Aviceda cuculoides compared with Stephanoaetus coronatus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African Cuckoo-hawk Crowned Eagle
Scientific Name Aviceda cuculoides Stephanoaetus coronatus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Least Concern Near Threatened
Length
Wingspan 52.9 cm (20.8 in) 99.3 cm (39.1 in)
Weight 261.0 g (9.21 oz) 3483.75 g (122.89 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

African Cuckoo-hawk only

None

Crowned Eagle only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

African Cuckoo-hawk

Near Threatened

Crowned 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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