Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
Trogon rufus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
22.6 cm
Weight
54.5 g
Family
Trogonidae
Order
Trogoniformes
About
The Amazonian Black-throated Trogon is a colorful trogon weighing about 55 g with a 22.6 cm wingspan, perching upright in the mid-canopy of Amazonian forests. It feeds on large insects and small fruits, sallying out to catch prey in brief flights.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Weight | 54.5 g | 1.92 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Trogoniformes (Trogons) |
| Family | Trogonidae (Trogons & Quetzals) |
| Genus | Trogon |
| Species | Trogon rufus |
Distribution
Amazonian Black-throated Trogon has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Amazonian Black-throated Trogon endangered?
The Amazonian Black-throated Trogon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Black-throated Trogon nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Amazonian Black-throated Trogon?
The Amazonian Black-throated Trogon has a wingspan of 22.6 cm, weight of 54.5 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Black-throated Trogon belong to?
The Amazonian Black-throated Trogon (Trogon rufus) belongs to the order Trogoniformes and the family Trogonidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Trogonidae family
Amazonian Trogon
Trogon ramonianus
Not Evaluated
Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
Trogon chrysochloros
Not Evaluated
Baird's Trogon
Trogon bairdii
Near Threatened
Bare-cheeked Trogon
Apaloderma aequatoriale
Least Concern
Bar-tailed Trogon
Apaloderma vittatum
Least Concern
Black-headed Trogon
Trogon melanocephalus
Least Concern
Black-tailed Trogon
Trogon melanurus
Least Concern
Blue-crowned Trogon
Trogon curucui
Least Concern