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Bare-cheeked Trogon

Apaloderma aequatoriale

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
22,8 cm
Gewicht
67,7 g
Familie
Trogonidae
Ordnung
Trogoniformes

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The Bare-cheeked Trogon is a colorful bird of the family Trogonidae found in tropical forests of equatorial Africa, belonging to the order Trogoniformes. Weighing about 67.7g with a wingspan of 22.8cm, it features distinctive bare facial skin typical of its genus. It inhabits dense forest canopy where it perches upright and sallies for insects and fruit.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 22,8 cm 9.0 in
Gewicht 67,7 g 2.39 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 16 days.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Trogoniformes (Trogone)
Familie Trogonidae (Trogone und Quetzale)
Genus Apaloderma
Arten Apaloderma aequatoriale

Distribution

Bare-cheeked Trogon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Is the Bare-cheeked Trogon endangered?
The Bare-cheeked Trogon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bare-cheeked Trogon nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 16 days.
How big is the Bare-cheeked Trogon?
The Bare-cheeked Trogon has a wingspan of 22.8 cm, weight of 67.7 g.
What order and family does the Bare-cheeked Trogon belong to?
The Bare-cheeked Trogon (Apaloderma aequatoriale) belongs to the order Trogoniformes and the family Trogonidae.

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