Head to head
Collared Trogon vs Masked Trogon
Collared Trogon
VS Masked Trogon
Both are trogons with vivid green-and-red plumage, but they occupy different elevations across the Neotropics.
| Collared Trogon | Masked Trogon | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Trogon collaris | Trogon personatus |
| Conservation status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Distinguishing feature | White collar band across the chest | Black mask around the eyes |
| Typical elevation | Broad elevational range | Andean cloud forest specifically |
| Range | Mexico through much of South America | Venezuela and Colombia to Peru and Bolivia |
| Habitat | Rainforest, forest | Forest, mountains |
| Belly colour | Red | Red |
| Diet | Insects and fruit | Insects and fruit |
Collared Trogon vs Masked Trogon: common questions
Which trogon lives at higher elevation?
The masked trogon does, favoring cooler Andean cloud forest, while the collared trogon tolerates a broader range of elevations across its wider range.
How can you tell these two trogons apart?
The collared trogon shows a narrow white collar across the chest, while the masked trogon is identified by a black mask surrounding the eyes.
Which trogon has the wider range?
The collared trogon does, found from Mexico through much of South America, compared to the masked trogon's narrower Andean range from Venezuela and Colombia to Peru and Bolivia.