Bare-cheeked Trogon vs Amazonian Trogon
Apaloderma aequatoriale compared with Trogon ramonianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-cheeked Trogon | Amazonian Trogon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apaloderma aequatoriale | Trogon ramonianus |
| 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) | 47.0 g (1.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-cheeked Trogon
Not Evaluated
Amazonian 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.
Amazonian Trogon
The Amazonian Trogon is a trogon weighing around 47 g, inhabiting humid forest in the Amazon Basin. Like other members of family Trogonidae, it sits motionless for long periods before sallying to pluck fruit or catch insects.