🌿Native Nature

African Cuckoo-Hawk

Aviceda cuculoides

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Aviceda

About

The African cuckoo-hawk, or African baza, (Aviceda cuculoides) is a medium-sized raptor in the family Accipitridae so named because it resembles the common cuckoo, which is found in sub-Saharan Africa and along the eastern parts of Southern Africa. It prefers dense woodland and forest of either indigenous or exotic trees.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Cuckoo-Hawk?
The scientific name of African Cuckoo-Hawk is Aviceda cuculoides.
What is the conservation status of African Cuckoo-Hawk?
The African Cuckoo-Hawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African Cuckoo-Hawk belong to?
African Cuckoo-Hawk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African Cuckoo-Hawk belong to?
African Cuckoo-Hawk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does African Cuckoo-Hawk belong to?
African Cuckoo-Hawk belongs to the class Aves.
What order does African Cuckoo-Hawk belong to?
African Cuckoo-Hawk belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does African Cuckoo-Hawk belong to?
African Cuckoo-Hawk belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does African Cuckoo-Hawk belong to?
African Cuckoo-Hawk belongs to the genus Aviceda.