Coppery-tailed Trogon
NameCoppery-tailed Trogon
Common NameCoppery-tailed Trogon
Scientific NameTrogon collaris
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)25.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMale has an iridescent green back, rump, and upper tail. The head and throat are black, complemented by a bright yellow orbital ring and bill. A narrow white band separates the green upperparts from the bright red belly. The underside of the tail is distinctly barred black and white.
Vocalization / CallTheir vocalization is typically a series of soft, mournful coos, often described as 'coo-coo-coo' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa', repeated slowly.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread in Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico through Central America to northern South America, including parts of the Amazon basin and extending into the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBright red belly (male), Iridescent green upperparts (male), Black head with yellow bill and orbital ring (male), White breast band (male), Long, graduated tail with white barring on outer rectrices, Upright posture on branches
Description
While referred to as 'Coppery-tailed Trogon' in the metadata, the bird depicted is a Collared Trogon (*Trogon collaris*), a strikingly colorful species of humid tropical forests. Males, like the one pictured, display iridescent green upperparts, a black head with a yellow bill, a white breast band, and a vibrant red belly. They are typically quiet, solitary birds that perch upright, waiting to sally forth to catch insects or pluck fruit.
