Atlantic Black-throated Trogon vs Amazonian Trogon

Trogon chrysochloros compared with Trogon ramonianus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Atlantic Black-throated Trogon Amazonian Trogon
Scientific Name Trogon chrysochloros Trogon ramonianus
Order Trogoniformes Trogoniformes
Family Trogonidae Trogonidae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Not Evaluated
Length
Wingspan
Weight 56.916666666666664 g (2.01 oz) 47.0 g (1.66 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Atlantic Black-throated Trogon only

None

Amazonian Trogon only

None

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Atlantic Black-throated Trogon

Not Evaluated

Amazonian 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.

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.

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