Sumatran Trogon vs Bare-cheeked Trogon

Apalharpactes mackloti compared with Apaloderma aequatoriale

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Sumatran Trogon Bare-cheeked Trogon
Scientific Name Apalharpactes mackloti Apaloderma aequatoriale
Order Trogoniformes Trogoniformes
Family Trogonidae Trogonidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 25.2 cm (9.9 in) 22.8 cm (9.0 in)
Weight 118.0 g (4.16 oz) 67.7 g (2.39 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 1-2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Sumatran Trogon only

None

Bare-cheeked Trogon only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Sumatran Trogon

Least Concern

Bare-cheeked Trogon

About These Birds

Bare-cheeked Trogon

The Bare-cheeked Trogon is a colorful bird of the family Trogonidae found in tropical forests of equatorial Africa, belonging to the order Trogoniformes. Weighing about 67.7g with a wingspan of 22.8cm, it features distinctive bare facial skin typical of its genus. It inhabits dense forest canopy where it perches upright and sallies for insects and fruit.

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