Bare-cheeked Trogon
Apaloderma aequatoriale
The Bare-cheeked Trogon (Apaloderma aequatoriale) is a legendary trogon found in 7 countries, weighing about 58 g. The bare-cheeked trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae found in the rainforests of western central Africa.
About the Bare-cheeked Trogon
The bare-cheeked trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae found in the rainforests of western central Africa.
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How to identify it
The bare-cheeked trogon physically resembles the narina trogon, but it has bright yellow facial skin while narina trogons have green facial skin. They also differ from narina trogons in smaller size and shorter tail. Bare-cheeked trogons are sexually dismorphic. The male's back, head and upper breast is green blueish; and its lower breast is pinkish red. Its wings are pale grey and finely barred; and it has a yellow bare facial patch.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Nigeria.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Bare-cheeked Trogon?
- The bare-cheeked trogon physically resembles the narina trogon, but it has bright yellow facial skin while narina trogons have green facial skin. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Bare-cheeked Trogon?
- The Bare-cheeked Trogon is a small sized bird weighing about 58 g.
- Where can you see a Bare-cheeked Trogon?
- The Bare-cheeked Trogon occurs in 7 countries, including Equatorial Guinea, Congo - Kinshasa, Cameroon, Gabon and the Central African Republic.
- What birds look similar to a Bare-cheeked Trogon?
- The Bare-cheeked Trogon is most easily confused with the Bar-tailed Trogon and the Narina Trogon.
- Is the Bare-cheeked Trogon endangered?
- The Bare-cheeked Trogon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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