Resplendent Quetzal vs Black-headed Trogon
Pharomachrus mocinno comparé à Trogon melanocephalus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Resplendent Quetzal | Black-headed Trogon |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pharomachrus mocinno | Trogon melanocephalus |
| Ordre | Trogoniformes | Trogoniformes |
| Famille | Trogonidae | Trogonidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | — |
| Envergure | 50,0 cm (19.7 in) | 28,5 cm (11.2 in) |
| Poids | 210,0 g (7.41 oz) | 81,28333333333333 g (2.87 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Primarily wild avocados and other laurel family fruits, supplemented with insects, lizards, and frogs. A … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Resplendent Quetzal only
Aucun(e)
Black-headed Trogon only
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
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.
Black-headed Trogon
Geographic Range & Migration
Resplendent Quetzal
Southern Mexico through Central America to western Panama. Resident in mountain cloud forests.
Black-headed Trogon
Statut de conservation
Resplendent Quetzal
Black-headed Trogon
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Black-headed Trogon
About These Birds
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.
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.