Slaty-tailed Trogon
NameSlaty-tailed Trogon
Common NameSlaty-tailed Trogon
Scientific NameTrogon massena
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)32.5
Weight (g)150
Plumage DetailsMales have a black head, iridescent dark green upperparts and upper breast, contrasting with a bright red lower breast and belly. The wings are dark gray, and the undertail is slaty-gray, often with fine white barring on the outer feathers. The bill is stout and orange.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of deep, resonant, often mournful hoots, typically described as 'coo-ah, coo-ah, coo-ah' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, from southeastern Mexico south through Costa Rica and Panama, extending into northwestern South America, including Colombia and Ecuador.
Identifying FeaturesBright red belly contrasting with iridescent green upperparts, Stout orange bill, Black head (male), Slaty-gray undertail, Upright posture
Description
The Slaty-tailed Trogon is a medium-sized, strikingly colorful bird found in humid tropical forests. Males exhibit iridescent green and red plumage, often perching upright and motionless for extended periods while foraging for fruit and insects.
