Bare-cheeked Trogon vs Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
Apaloderma aequatoriale compared with Trogon chrysochloros
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-cheeked Trogon | Atlantic Black-throated Trogon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apaloderma aequatoriale | Trogon chrysochloros |
| Order | Trogoniformes | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogonidae | Trogonidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.8 cm (9.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 67.7 g (2.39 oz) | 56.916666666666664 g (2.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-cheeked Trogon
Not Evaluated
Atlantic Black-throated 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.
Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
The Atlantic Black-throated Trogon is a colorful trogon found in the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil. Weighing about 56.9g, it has iridescent green upperparts and a yellow belly, foraging in the forest mid-story for insects and small fruits. It nests in cavities excavated in arboreal termite mounds or decaying wood.