Amazonian Trogon vs Amazonian Black-throated Trogon

Trogon ramonianus compared with Trogon rufus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Amazonian Trogon Amazonian Black-throated Trogon
Scientific Name Trogon ramonianus Trogon rufus
Order Trogoniformes Trogoniformes
Family Trogonidae Trogonidae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 22.6 cm (8.9 in)
Weight 47.0 g (1.66 oz) 54.5 g (1.92 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-3 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Amazonian Trogon only

None

Amazonian Black-throated Trogon only

None

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Amazonian Trogon

Least Concern

Amazonian Black-throated Trogon

About These Birds

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.

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.

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