Baird's Trogon vs Amazonian Trogon
Trogon bairdii compared with Trogon ramonianus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Baird's Trogon | Amazonian Trogon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogon bairdii | Trogon ramonianus |
| 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) | 47.0 g (1.66 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Baird's Trogon
Not Evaluated
Amazonian 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.
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.