Lattice-tailed Trogon
NameLattice-tailed Trogon
Common NameLattice-tailed Trogon
Scientific NameTrogon clathratus
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)135
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent dark green head, upperparts, and breast, separated from a bright red belly by a narrow white breast band. The undertail is distinctly barred black and white, giving it a lattice-like appearance. The bill is yellow, and there is a black eye-ring. Females are duller, with a sooty-brown head and breast, and less vibrant red on the belly.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of soft, mournful coos, often described as a repetitive 'coo-coo-coo-coo' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, specifically from Costa Rica to western Panama.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent dark green head and back (male), Bright red belly, Yellow bill, Black eye-ring, Distinctive black and white barred undertail
Description
The Lattice-tailed Trogon is a strikingly colored, medium-sized bird found in the humid forests of Central America. It typically perches quietly in the mid-story, sallying out to catch insects or pluck fruit with its stout bill.
