Atlantic Black-throated Trogon vs Black-headed Trogon
Trogon chrysochloros compared with Trogon melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Atlantic Black-throated Trogon | Black-headed Trogon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogon chrysochloros | Trogon melanocephalus |
| Order | Trogoniformes | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogonidae | Trogonidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 28.5 cm (11.2 in) |
| Weight | 56.916666666666664 g (2.01 oz) | 81.28333333333333 g (2.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Atlantic Black-throated Trogon only
None
Black-headed Trogon only
Conservation Status
Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
Black-headed Trogon
About These Birds
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.
Black-headed Trogon
The Black-headed Trogon is a medium-sized, brilliant trogon with a glossy black head, vivid blue-green upperparts, and a golden-yellow belly with a white breast band. It inhabits humid lowland forests, forest edges, and gallery forest from Mexico through Central America to northwestern Colombia. It perches motionless in the forest understory before sallying to catch large insects or pluck fruits.