Bare-cheeked Trogon vs Mexican Violetear
Apaloderma aequatoriale compared with Colibri thalassinus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bare-cheeked Trogon | Mexican Violetear |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Aves (Birds) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Trogoniformes (Trogoniformes) | Apodiformes (Apodiformes) |
| Family | Trogonidae | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Apaloderma | Colibri |
| Species | Apaloderma aequatoriale | Colibri thalassinus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Bare-cheeked Trogon and Mexican Violetear share a common ancestor at the Class level: Aves. (Birds)
Conservation Status
Bare-cheeked Trogon
LC — Least ConcernMexican Violetear
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bare-cheeked Trogon | Mexican Violetear |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bare-cheeked Trogon
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Mexican Violetear
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.
Bare-cheeked Trogon
The Bare-cheeked Trogon (Apaloderma aequatoriale) is a species in the genus Apaloderma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Mexican Violetear
A medium-sized, predominantly green hummingbird with a distinctive iridescent violet-blue ear patch and chest stripe, Mexican violetears inhabit highland and montane forests from Mexico south through Central America at elevations of 1,000–3,000 meters. Males are aggressive, highly vocal territory defenders and perform showy flight displays. They breed at high altitudes but some populations make seasonal altitudinal migrations. Among the most common hummingbirds in Mexican highland pine-oak and cloud forest habitats.
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