African Cuckoo-Hawk vs Black-backed jackal
Aviceda cuculoides compared with Canis mesomelas
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African Cuckoo-Hawk | Black-backed jackal |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Aviceda | Canis (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Species | Aviceda cuculoides | Canis mesomelas |
Evolutionary Relationship
African Cuckoo-Hawk and Black-backed jackal share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
African Cuckoo-Hawk
LC — Least ConcernBlack-backed jackal
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African Cuckoo-Hawk | Black-backed jackal |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African Cuckoo-Hawk
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Black-backed jackal
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
African Cuckoo-Hawk
The African Cuckoo-Hawk (Aviceda cuculoides) is a species in the genus Aviceda. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Black-backed jackal
The Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a species in the genus Canis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia