Ecuadorian Trogon
NameEcuadorian Trogon
Common NameEcuadorian Trogon
Scientific NameTrogon mesurus
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales feature a dark green head and upper breast, a narrow white breast band, and a vibrant red lower breast and belly. The back is green, and the bill is bright yellow with a reddish eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of soft, cooing notes, often described as 'coo-coo-coo' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to western Ecuador and extreme southwestern Colombia.
Identifying Featuresvibrant red belly, dark green head and upper breast, white breast band, bright yellow bill, red eye-ring
Description
The Ecuadorian Trogon is a strikingly colorful, medium-sized bird known for its upright posture while perching. It typically inhabits the mid-story of humid forests, sallying out to catch insects or pluck fruits.
