African Cuckoo-hawk vs Bateleur
Aviceda cuculoides compared with Terathopius ecaudatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Cuckoo-hawk | Bateleur |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda cuculoides | Terathopius ecaudatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 52.9 cm (20.8 in) | 100.1 cm (39.4 in) |
| Weight | 261.0 g (9.21 oz) | 2400.0 g (84.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Cuckoo-hawk
Endangered
Bateleur
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.
Bateleur
The Bateleur is an Endangered eagle of the family Accipitridae found in open savanna and woodland across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 2,400g with an impressive wingspan of 100.1cm, it is distinguished by its extremely short tail and vivid red facial skin and bill. It soars for hours over vast distances, feeding primarily on carrion and occasionally taking live prey.