Black-headed Trogon vs Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
Trogon melanocephalus compared with Trogon rufus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-headed Trogon | Amazonian Black-throated Trogon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogon melanocephalus | Trogon rufus |
| Order | Trogoniformes | Trogoniformes |
| Family | Trogonidae | Trogonidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.5 cm (11.2 in) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 81.28333333333333 g (2.87 oz) | 54.5 g (1.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-headed Trogon only
Amazonian Black-throated Trogon only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-headed Trogon
Least Concern
Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
About These Birds
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.
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.