Graceful Black-throated Trogon
NameGraceful Black-throated Trogon
Common NameBlack-throated Trogon
Scientific NameTrogon rufus
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)23.5
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent green head, back, and upper breast, a distinct black throat, a narrow white breast band, and bright yellow underparts. The wings are finely vermiculated black and white, and the long tail features prominent black and white barring on the underside of the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of soft, mournful cooing notes, often described as 'coo-coo-coo' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa', delivered slowly and deliberately.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in humid tropical and subtropical forests across Central and South America, from Honduras south through Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent green upperparts, Black throat, Bright yellow belly, Finely barred black and white wings, Long tail with black and white barring
Description
This medium-sized trogon is known for its striking iridescent green upperparts and bright yellow belly. It typically perches upright and still in the mid-story of tropical forests, sallying out to catch insects or pluck fruit.
