Baird's Trogon
NameBaird's Trogon
Common NameBaird's Trogon
Scientific NameTrogon bairdii
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsMale has an iridescent green back, black head and upper breast, separated from a bright red belly by a white breast band. A prominent blue eye-ring encircles the eye. The undertail is finely barred black and white. The female has a gray head and back, a white breast band, and a red belly, also with a blue eye-ring and barred undertail.
Vocalization / CallA series of soft, mournful coos, often described as 'coo-coo-coo-coo' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa'.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the humid lowland and foothill forests of the Pacific slope of southwestern Costa Rica and western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesMale's striking black, iridescent green, and red plumage, Prominent blue eye-ring on both sexes, Finely barred black and white undertail, Sexual dimorphism (male much more colorful than female), Upright posture while perching
Description
This medium-sized trogon exhibits strong sexual dimorphism, with males displaying vibrant colors and females being more subdued. They typically perch quietly in the mid-story of humid forests, sallying out to catch insects or pluck fruit.
