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Bare-cheeked Trogon

Apaloderma aequatoriale

Least Concern
Envergure
22,8 cm
Poids
67,7 g
Famille
Trogonidae
Ordre
Trogoniformes

À propos

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
Envergure 22,8 cm 9.0 in
Poids 67,7 g 2.39 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

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

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Trogoniformes (Trogons)
Famille Trogonidae (Trogons & Quetzals)
Genus Apaloderma
Espèces Apaloderma aequatoriale

Distribution

Bare-cheeked Trogon has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

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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