Resplendent Quetzal vs Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
Pharomachrus mocinno comparado com Trogon chrysochloros
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Resplendent Quetzal | Atlantic Black-throated Trogon |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Pharomachrus mocinno | Trogon chrysochloros |
| Ordem | Trogoniformes | Trogoniformes |
| Família | Trogonidae | Trogonidae |
| Estado de conservação | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
| Comprimento | 36,0 cm (14.2 in) | — |
| Envergadura | 50,0 cm (19.7 in) | — |
| Peso | 210,0 g (7.41 oz) | 56,916666666666664 g (2.01 oz) |
| Dieta | Primarily wild avocados and other laurel family fruits, supplemented with insects, lizards, and frogs. A … | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-2 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Resplendent Quetzal only
Atlantic Black-throated Trogon only
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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.
Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
Geographic Range & Migration
Resplendent Quetzal
Southern Mexico through Central America to western Panama. Resident in mountain cloud forests.
Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
Estado de conservação
Resplendent Quetzal
Atlantic Black-throated 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
Atlantic Black-throated 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.
Atlantic Black-throated Trogon
The Atlantic Black-throated Trogon is a colorful trogon found in the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil. Weighing about 56.9g, it has iridescent green upperparts and a yellow belly, foraging in the forest mid-story for insects and small fruits. It nests in cavities excavated in arboreal termite mounds or decaying wood.