Black-tailed Trogon
NameBlack-tailed Trogon
Common NameBlack-tailed Trogon
Scientific NameTrogon melanurus
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales have a blackish head and upper breast with a metallic blue-green sheen, an iridescent green back, and a bright red lower breast and belly separated by a narrow white band. The wings are finely vermiculated black and white, the bill is yellow, and there is a distinct orange-yellow eye-ring. The tail is dark, appearing blackish or dark grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of soft, cooing notes, often described as 'coo-coo-coo' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa', which may become faster and higher pitched.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil, primarily within the Amazon basin.
Identifying FeaturesBright red belly contrasting with dark head and green back, Yellow bill, Orange-yellow eye-ring, Dark (blackish/dark grey) tail, White breast band
Description
The Black-tailed Trogon is a medium-sized, vibrantly colored bird found in humid tropical forests. It typically perches upright and motionless, sallying out to catch insects or pluck fruit from vegetation.
