African Cuckoo-hawk
Aviceda cuculoides
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
52.9 cm
वजन
261.0 g
कुल
Accipitridae
गण
Accipitriformes
के बारे में
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 52.9 cm | 20.8 in |
| वजन | 261.0 g | 9.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 32-33 days. Fledging: 30-42 days.
अंडों की संख्या
2-3
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| कुल | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Aviceda |
| प्रजातियां | Aviceda cuculoides |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | باز الوقواق الأفريقي |
| Chinese | 非洲鹃隼 |
| French | Baza coucou |
| Japanese | アフリカカッコウハヤブサ |
| Portuguese | falcão-cuco |
| Spanish | baza africano |
| Turkish | Afrika guguk şahini |
| Vietnamese | Cu cu diều hâu châu Phi |
Distribution
African Cuckoo-hawk has been recorded in 1 countries.
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उपस्थित
Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the African Cuckoo-hawk endangered?
The African Cuckoo-hawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Cuckoo-hawk nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 32-33 days. Fledging: 30-42 days.
How big is the African Cuckoo-hawk?
The African Cuckoo-hawk has a wingspan of 52.9 cm, weight of 261.0 g.
What order and family does the African Cuckoo-hawk belong to?
The African Cuckoo-hawk (Aviceda cuculoides) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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