Choco Trogon
Trogon comptus
The Choco Trogon (Trogon comptus) is a rare trogon found in 2 countries, weighing about 114 g. The Chocó trogon, also known as the white-eyed trogon or blue-tailed trogon, is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons.
About the Choco Trogon
The Chocó trogon, also known as the white-eyed trogon or blue-tailed trogon, is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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How to identify it
The Chocó trogon is about 28 cm (11 in) long and weighs about 104 g (3.7 oz). The male has a yellow bill, a black face and throat, and a white eye. Its crown, back, and breast are green with a bluish tinge, the rump purplish blue, and the belly and vent area red. The upperside of the tail is purplish blue with a broad black tip and the underside is slaty. The folded wing is gray with vermiculation. The female differs in having a slaty maxilla and gray head, back, breast, and upper belly. Voice: The Chocó trogon's song is "a slow repetition of 7-15 'cow' notes" and its call "a fast 'krr-krr-krr'."
What the Choco Trogon sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Choco Trogon can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Choco Trogon?
- The Chocó trogon is about 28 cm (11 in) long and weighs about 104 g (3.7 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Choco Trogon?
- The Choco Trogon is a medium sized bird weighing about 114 g.
- Where can you see a Choco Trogon?
- The Choco Trogon occurs in 2 countries, including Ecuador and Colombia.
- What does a Choco Trogon sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Choco Trogon on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Choco Trogon?
- The Choco Trogon is most easily confused with the Guianan Trogon, the Amazonian Trogon and the Baird's Trogon.
- Is the Choco Trogon endangered?
- The Choco Trogon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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