Cuban Trogon
Priotelus temnurus
The Cuban Trogon (Priotelus temnurus) is a rare trogon found only in Cuba, weighing about 53 g. The Cuban trogon or tocororo is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae.
About the Cuban Trogon
The Cuban trogon or tocororo is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. It is endemic to Cuba, where it is also the national bird.
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How to identify it
is 23 to 28 cm (9.1 to 11 in) long and weighs 47 to 75 g (1.7 to 2.6 oz). Its plumage colors match those of Cuba's flag, and are the same for both sexes. The two subspecies also differ only slightly. Their beak is reddish pink with a dark culmen. Adults have a blackish face with reddish eyes, a dark metallic blue crown and nape, and a metallic green back and rump. Their cheeks, chin, and throat are white becoming clear gray on the breast and upper belly. Their lower belly and undertail coverts are red. Their tail is graduated, with the innermost feathers forming a point. Voice: The Cuban trogon's song is "a pleasant toco-toco-tocoro-tocoro..., repeated for long periods at frequent intervals." It also gives "a steady, rapid series of staccato notes" and "a low and short mournful call that makes it difficult to locate."
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, July, November, 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 Cuban Trogon?
- is 23 to 28 cm (9.1 to 11 in) long and weighs 47 to 75 g (1.7 to 2.6 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Cuban Trogon?
- The Cuban Trogon is a small sized bird weighing about 53 g.
- Where can you see a Cuban Trogon?
- The Cuban Trogon is endemic to Cuba, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Cuban Trogon?
- The Cuban Trogon is most easily confused with the Hispaniolan Trogon.
- Is the Cuban Trogon endangered?
- The Cuban Trogon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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