Bare-cheeked Trogon vs Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
Apaloderma aequatoriale compared with Trogon rufus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bare-cheeked Trogon | Amazonian Black-throated Trogon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apaloderma aequatoriale | Trogon rufus |
| Order | Trogoniformes | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogonidae | Trogonidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.8 cm (9.0 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 67.7 g (2.39 oz) | 54.5 g (1.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bare-cheeked Trogon
Least Concern
Amazonian 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.
Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
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.