Amazonian Violaceous Trogon
NameAmazonian Violaceous Trogon
Common NameGuianan Trogon
Scientific NameTrogon violaceus
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)24
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a dark blue-black head, throat, and upper breast, with a prominent bright yellow eye-ring. The back and rump are iridescent blue-green, while the wings are dark with fine black and white barring on the primaries and secondaries. The lower breast and belly are bright yellow. The long tail features finely barred black and white outer rectrices. Females are duller, with a gray head and breast, and a white eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of soft, mournful, cooing notes, often described as 'cow-cow-cow' or 'cuh-cuh-cuh-cuh-cuh', which typically increases in speed and volume.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including the Guianas, parts of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil, primarily within the Amazon basin.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow eye-ring (male), Iridescent blue-green back (male), Bright yellow belly (male), Finely barred black and white outer tail feathers, Upright posture on a branch
Description
This medium-sized, vibrantly colored bird is typically found perched upright in the mid-story of tropical forests. Males are particularly striking with their iridescent blue-green backs and bright yellow underparts, contrasting with a dark head. They are primarily insectivorous and frugivorous, often sallying from a perch to catch prey.
