Bare-cheeked Trogon (Apaloderma aequatoriale)
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Bare-cheeked Trogon

Apaloderma aequatoriale Sharpe, 1901

68 gWeight

The bare-cheeked trogon (Apaloderma aequatoriale) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae found in the rainforests of western central Africa.

Busiest months: January · Most records: Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Cameroon

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Bare-cheeked Trogon has been recorded at 13 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bosque Científica – Selva PrimariaEquatorial Guinea78 records
  2. Korup NP – Rengo Rock Camp AreaCameroon27 records
  3. Parc de la LekediGabon24 records
More places
  1. Bosque Científica – Selva SecondariaEquatorial Guinea17 records
  2. Sangha LodgeCentral African Republic9 records
  3. Ipassa Makokou Nature ReserveGabon8 records
  4. American University of Central AfricaEquatorial Guinea5 records
  5. Ipassa Makokou Strict NR – Ipassa StationGabon4 records
  6. Environs de LékoniGabon2 records
  7. Odzala NP – Lango CampCongo - Brazzaville1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Equatorial GuineaGabonCameroonCentral African RepublicCongo - KinshasaCongo - Brazzaville

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The bare-cheeked trogon (Apaloderma aequatoriale) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae found in the rainforests of western central Africa.

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Questions

How big is the Bare-cheeked Trogon?

The Bare-cheeked Trogon weighs around 68 g.

Where does the Bare-cheeked Trogon live?

Its breeding range: Africa: southeastern Nigeria to southern Gabon and central, northeastern DR Congo. It is most often recorded in Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Cameroon.

When is the best time to see the Bare-cheeked Trogon?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Bare-cheeked Trogon endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Bare-cheeked Trogon as Least Concern.

What does the Bare-cheeked Trogon eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Bare-cheeked Trogon in?

It belongs to the family Trogons (Trogonidae), order Trogoniformes.

At a glance

Weight
68 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
114 mm
Tail
149 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
15 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: southeastern Nigeria to southern Gabon and central, northeastern DR Congo

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Trogons Trogonidae
Genus
Apaloderma

Other birds in the genus Apaloderma

Narina TrogonNarina TrogonApaloderma narinaBar-tailed TrogonBar-tailed TrogonApaloderma vittatumJavan TrogonJavan TrogonApalharpactes reinwardtiiSumatran TrogonSumatran TrogonApalharpactes macklotiMalabar TrogonMalabar TrogonHarpactes fasciatusRed-naped TrogonRed-naped TrogonHarpactes kasumbaDiard's TrogonDiard's TrogonHarpactes diardiiPhilippine TrogonPhilippine TrogonHarpactes ardensWhitehead's TrogonWhitehead's TrogonHarpactes whiteheadiCinnamon-rumped TrogonCinnamon-rumped TrogonHarpactes orrhophaeus
Bare-cheeked Trogon

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