Masked Trogon
NameMasked Trogon
Common NameMasked Trogon
Scientific NameTrogon personatus
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent green to blue-green head, upper breast, and back, with a black face mask and a bright yellow bill. A narrow white band separates the green breast from a vivid red belly. The wings are blackish, and the undertail is grey with distinct white barring on the outer rectrices.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of a series of soft, mournful coos or hoots, often described as 'coo-coo-coo' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa', repeated steadily.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains, ranging from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. Also present in parts of Central America, specifically Costa Rica and Panama.
Identifying FeaturesVivid red belly (male), Iridescent green/blue head and upper breast (male), Black face mask (male), Bright yellow bill, White breast band (male), Barred undertail (grey and white)
Description
The Masked Trogon is a vibrantly colored, medium-sized bird found in humid montane forests. Males display striking iridescent green and red plumage, often perching upright and motionless for extended periods while foraging for insects and fruit.
