Blue-tailed Trogon
NameBlue-tailed Trogon
Common NameBlue-tailed Trogon
Scientific NameTrogon comptus
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsThe male has an iridescent blue-green crown, nape, upper back, and upper breast, contrasting with a black face and throat. The lower breast and belly are bright red, and the flanks are grey. It has a distinctive bright yellow bill and a white eye-ring. The tail is dark grey, often with fine white barring on the outer rectrices.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of soft, mournful cooing notes, often described as "coo-coo-coo" or "kwa-kwa-kwa," repeated steadily.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Chocó biogeographic region, from eastern Panama through western Colombia to northwestern Ecuador.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow bill, black face, white eye-ring, iridescent blue-green head and breast, vibrant red belly, upright posture
Description
This strikingly colored trogon is characterized by its iridescent blue-green upperparts and breast, a black face, and a vibrant red belly. It typically perches motionless and upright in the mid-story of humid lowland and foothill forests, feeding on insects and fruits.
