About the African Cuckoo-Hawk
The African cuckoo-hawk, or African baza, is a medium-sized raptor in the family Accipitridae so named because it resembles the common cuckoo. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa and along the eastern parts of Southern Africa, preferring dense woodland and forest of either indigenous or exotic trees.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Aviceda cuculoides |
| Species Codes | afrcuh1, AFCH, ACHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Cuckoo-Hawk belong to?
The African Cuckoo-Hawk (Aviceda cuculoides) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the African Cuckoo-Hawk?
The African cuckoo-hawk, or African baza, is a medium-sized raptor in the family Accipitridae so named because it resembles the common cuckoo. It is found in sub-Saharan Africa and along the eastern parts of Southern Africa, preferring dense woodland and forest of either indigenous or exotic trees....
Where can I report a African Cuckoo-Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of African Cuckoo-Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code afrcuh1, or on iNaturalist.
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