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Bare-cheeked Trogon
Apaloderma aequatoriale
Bare-cheeked Trogon (Apaloderma aequatoriale) — Trogons & Quetzals of Africa.
The Bare-cheeked Trogon (Apaloderma aequatoriale) is a member of the Trogonidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 67.7 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Trogoniformes
- Family Trogonidae Trogons
- Genus Apaloderma
- Species aequatoriale
Quick facts
- Weight
- 67.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Trogonidae
- Order
- Trogoniformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bare-cheeked Trogon is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Bare-cheeked Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Bare-cheeked Trogon (Apaloderma aequatoriale) is a species of bird in the Trogonidae family, part of the order Trogoniformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF se Nigeria to s Gabon and c, ne DR Congo.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 67.7 g, with a wing length of about 11.4 cm and a tail of around 14.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 636,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bare-cheeked Trogon?
The Bare-cheeked Trogon is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 67.7 g.
Where does the Bare-cheeked Trogon live?
The Bare-cheeked Trogon is found across Africa with a range covering AF se Nigeria to s Gabon and c, ne DR Congo, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Bare-cheeked Trogon belong to?
The Bare-cheeked Trogon (Apaloderma aequatoriale) belongs to the Trogonidae family, in the order Trogoniformes.
What does the Bare-cheeked Trogon eat?
The Bare-cheeked Trogon is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Bare-cheeked Trogon migrate?
The Bare-cheeked Trogon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Bare-cheeked Trogon endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Bare-cheeked Trogon make?
1 real field recording of the Bare-cheeked Trogon can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Bare-cheeked Trogon's range?
The Bare-cheeked Trogon has a mapped global range of about 636,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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