African Cuckoo-Hawk
Aviceda cuculoides
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
Least ConcernUncommon
birds • Accipitridae
African Cuckoo-Hawk.
A
Aviceda cuculoides
Category
birds
Family
Accipitridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 277 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african cuckoo-hawk in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 33%, mid-level vegetation 33%, ground foraging 33%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 40%; ectothermic vertebrates 30%; fish 20%; endothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.