White-tailed Trogon
NameWhite-tailed Trogon
Common NameWhite-tailed Trogon
Scientific NameTrogon viridis
FamilyTrogonidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsMales have a dark blue-black head and upper breast, an iridescent blue-green back, rump, and upper tail coverts, and a bright yellow belly. The wings are black with fine white vermiculations, and the undertail feathers are white. A prominent white eye-ring and a pale bill are also characteristic.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of soft, cooing notes, often described as 'cow-cow-cow' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa', repeated steadily.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, primarily east of the Andes, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent blue-green back, Bright yellow belly, Dark blue-black head and breast, Prominent white eye-ring, Pale bill, White undertail feathers
Description
The White-tailed Trogon is a strikingly colorful, medium-sized bird found in the humid forests of South America. It typically perches upright and motionless in the mid-story, waiting to sally forth to catch insects or pluck fruit.
