Elegant Trogon
Trogon elegans
The Elegant Trogon (Trogon elegans) is a uncommon trogon found in 7 countries, weighing about 71 g. The elegant trogon, formerly considered as conspecific with the coppery-tailed trogon, is a species of bird in the trogon family Trogonidae that is native to Central America.
About the Elegant Trogon
The elegant trogon, formerly considered as conspecific with the coppery-tailed trogon, is a species of bird in the trogon family Trogonidae that is native to Central America.
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How to identify it
This species is a medium-sized bird, measuring 28–30 centimetres (11–12 in) long and weighing 60–78 grams (2.1–2.8 oz) (average 68 grams (2.4 oz)). Like other trogons, elegant trogons display sexual dimorphism, where males and females have different plumages. Males are often brightly colored. They have red-orange lower chest and belly and metallic deep green back. They get their old name from the copper shade on their backsides. Their face and throat are a dark black and they have a white band going across the chest.
What the Elegant Trogon sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, December, with peak activity in May. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify an Elegant Trogon?
- This species is a medium-sized bird, measuring 28–30 centimetres (11–12 in) long and weighing 60–78 grams (2.1–2.8 oz) (average 68 grams (2.4 oz)). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is an Elegant Trogon?
- The Elegant Trogon is a medium sized bird weighing about 71 g.
- Where can you see an Elegant Trogon?
- The Elegant Trogon occurs in 7 countries, including the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Honduras.
- What does an Elegant Trogon sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Elegant Trogon on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to an Elegant Trogon?
- The Elegant Trogon is most easily confused with the Amazonian Black-throated Trogon, the Surucua Trogon and the Masked Trogon.
- Is the Elegant Trogon endangered?
- The Elegant Trogon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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