Baird's Trogon vs Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
Trogon bairdii compared with Trogon rufus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Baird's Trogon | Amazonian Black-throated Trogon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogon bairdii | Trogon rufus |
| Order | Trogoniformes | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogonidae | Trogonidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.5 cm (11.6 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 94.35 g (3.33 oz) | 54.5 g (1.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Baird's Trogon
Least Concern
Amazonian 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.
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.