Baird's Trogon vs Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
Trogon bairdii compared with Trogon chrysochloros
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Baird's Trogon | Atlantic Black-throated Trogon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogon bairdii | Trogon chrysochloros |
| Order | Trogoniformes | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogonidae | Trogonidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.5 cm (11.6 in) | — |
| Weight | 94.35 g (3.33 oz) | 56.916666666666664 g (2.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Baird's Trogon
Not Evaluated
Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
About These Birds
Baird's Trogon
The Baird's Trogon is a Near Threatened trogon found in humid lowland forests of Costa Rica and western Panama, weighing about 94.35g with a wingspan of 29.5cm. Males display brilliant red underparts and iridescent green upperparts, characteristic of the trogon family. It nests in cavities and feeds on fruit and insects in the forest interior.
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.