Birds of Prey
Least Concern
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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Top parks for African Cuckoo-Hawk. Sightings recorded in 42 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
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