Amazonian Trogon
A species of Neotropical Trogons Scientific name : Trogon ramonianus Genus : Neotropical Trogons
Amazonian Trogon, A species of Neotropical Trogons
Botanical name: Trogon ramonianus
Genus: Neotropical Trogons
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Description
Trogons have distinctive male and female plumages, with soft, often colourful, feathers. This relatively small species is about 23 centimetres (9.1 in) long and weighs 56 grams (2.0 oz).
Size
25 cm
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Behavior
It is a resident of moist tropical forests, where it nests in a wasp, ant or termite nest or a hole in a rotten tree, with a typical clutch of two or three white eggs. Amazonian trogons feed on insects and small fruit, and their broad bills and weak legs reflect their diet and arboreal habits. Although their flight is fast, they are reluctant to fly any distance. They typically perch upright and motionless.
Photo By Steve McInnis
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Trogons Family
Trogons and quetzals Genus
Neotropical Trogons Species
Amazonian Trogon