Bar-tailed Trogon vs Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
Apaloderma vittatum compared with Trogon rufus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bar-tailed Trogon | Amazonian Black-throated Trogon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Apaloderma vittatum | Trogon rufus |
| Order | Trogoniformes | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogonidae | Trogonidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 54.0 g (1.90 oz) | 54.5 g (1.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Bar-tailed Trogon only
Amazonian Black-throated Trogon only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bar-tailed Trogon
Least Concern
Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
About These Birds
Bar-tailed Trogon
The Bar-tailed Trogon is a trogon of the family Trogonidae found in montane forests of the Albertine Rift and East African highlands. Weighing about 54g with a wingspan of 24.4cm, the male displays vivid green upperparts with a red breast and distinctively barred tail. It inhabits dense highland forest 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.