Baird's Trogon
Trogon bairdii
The Baird's Trogon (Trogon bairdii) is a rare trogon found in 2 countries, weighing about 94 g. Baird's trogon is a bird species belonging to the family Trogonidae, which includes quetzals and trogons.
About the Baird's Trogon
Baird's trogon is a bird species belonging to the family Trogonidae, which includes quetzals and trogons. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. The species is named in honor of Spencer Fullerton Baird, a renowned naturalist of the 19th century who served as the first curator of the Smithsonian Institution.
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How to identify it
Baird's trogon is 25 to 28 cm (9.8 to 11.0 in) long and weighs about 95 g (3.4 oz). The male's head and most of the breast are bluish black and the rest of the underparts a rich bright red. It has a stout light blue bill and ring around the eye. The upperparts are metallic blue-green and the wings mostly blackish with some white on the primary feathers. The upper side of the tail feathers are greenish- to violet-blue with black tips. Their underside is white with black tips. The female replaces the blue and green with dark slate above and a paler gray in the throat and breast. Voice: The song of Baird's trogon is a "series of barking notes, first level, then accelerating and falling abruptly, sometimes terminating with several widely spaced notes on lower pitch". It also makes a "sharp cackle" when bothered.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, July, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Baird's Trogon?
- Baird's trogon is 25 to 28 cm (9.8 to 11.0 in) long and weighs about 95 g (3.4 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Baird's Trogon?
- The Baird's Trogon is a medium sized bird weighing about 94 g.
- Where can you see a Baird's Trogon?
- The Baird's Trogon occurs in 2 countries, including Costa Rica and Panama.
- What birds look similar to a Baird's Trogon?
- The Baird's Trogon is most easily confused with the Amazonian Trogon, the Choco Trogon and the Guianan Trogon.
- Is the Baird's Trogon endangered?
- The Baird's Trogon is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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