Bare-cheeked Trogon vs Resplendent Quetzal
Apaloderma aequatoriale comparé à Pharomachrus mocinno
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Bare-cheeked Trogon | Resplendent Quetzal |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Apaloderma aequatoriale | Pharomachrus mocinno |
| Ordre | Trogoniformes | Trogoniformes |
| Famille | Trogonidae | Trogonidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) |
| Envergure | 22,8 cm (9.0 in) | 50,0 cm (19.7 in) |
| Poids | 67,7 g (2.39 oz) | 210,0 g (7.41 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | Primarily wild avocados and other laurel family fruits, supplemented with insects, lizards, and frogs. A … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Resplendent Quetzal
Montane cloud forests at elevations between 1,200 and 3,000 meters. Requires old-growth forest with dead trees for nesting cavities.
Song & Call Comparison
Bare-cheeked Trogon
Resplendent Quetzal
Melodious, repetitive cooing: a series of 'kowee-kowee-kowee' or 'woh-woh-woh-woh' phrases. Male sings from high exposed perches in cloud forest canopy. Evocative highland call.
Geographic Range & Migration
Bare-cheeked Trogon
Resplendent Quetzal
Southern Mexico through Central America to western Panama. Resident in mountain cloud forests.
Statut de conservation
Bare-cheeked Trogon
Resplendent Quetzal
How to Tell Them Apart
Bare-cheeked Trogon
Resplendent Quetzal
Males have iridescent emerald-green upperparts, a crimson-red breast, and extraordinarily long green tail coverts streaming up to 65 cm beyond the tail. Females are duller with grey breasts.
Short, broad, bright yellow bill partially hidden by green feathers
About These Birds
Bare-cheeked Trogon
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.
Resplendent Quetzal
The resplendent quetzal was considered divine by the Maya and Aztec civilizations, associated with the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl. Its iridescent green plumage and long tail streamers make it one of the most beautiful birds in the world. Guatemala's currency is named after this bird.