About the African Cuckoo-Hawk
The African Cuckoo-Hawk (Aviceda cuculoides) is a species of bird in the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), within the order Accipitriformes. This family contains 250 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code afrcuh1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
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 is a member of the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
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.