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

Shared Habitats

Bare-cheeked Trogon only

Amazonian Trogon only

None

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.

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