Hispaniolan Trogon
NameHispaniolan Trogon
Common NameHispaniolan Trogon
Scientific NamePriotelus roseigaster
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)70
Plumage DetailsThis species features a black head, a bright red eye-ring, and a distinctive yellow bill. Its back and upperparts are iridescent blue-green, transitioning to a grey breast. The belly is bright red, and the flanks are distinctly barred with black and white. The long tail is dark with white barring on the undertail feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of repeated, somewhat mournful or cooing notes, often transcribed as 'coo-coo-coo' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hispaniola, which comprises the nations of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, in the Caribbean.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent blue-green back and wings, Bright red belly, Black and white barred flanks, Black head with red eye-ring, Yellow bill, Long, dark tail
Description
The Hispaniolan Trogon is a strikingly colorful bird endemic to the island of Hispaniola, known for its upright posture and vibrant plumage. It typically perches quietly in the mid-story of humid forests, sallying out to catch insects or pluck fruit.
