Ecuadorian Trogon
A species of Neotropical Trogons Scientific name : Trogon mesurus Genus : Neotropical Trogons
Ecuadorian Trogon, A species of Neotropical Trogons
Botanical name: Trogon mesurus
Genus: Neotropical Trogons
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Description General Info
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Description
The Ecuadorian trogon (Trogon mesurus) is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is found in deciduous and semi-humid forest and woodland in western Ecuador and far north-western Peru. It was formerly considered a subspecies of the black-tailed trogon, which it resembles, except for its white eyes. It does not currently have any subspecies listed in the Catalogue of Life.
Size
32 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Habitat
The ecuadorian Trogon is commonly found in a variety of densely vegetated environments, ranging from lush humid evergreen forests to the slightly drier conditions of semideciduous forests and the corresponding edges. These habitats provide the necessary canopy coverage and food resources for the ecuadorian Trogon.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Trogons Family
Trogons and quetzals Genus
Neotropical Trogons Species
Ecuadorian Trogon