Lattice-tailed Trogon
Trogon clathratus
The Lattice-tailed Trogon (Trogon clathratus) is a rare trogon found in 2 countries, weighing about 130 g. The lattice-tailed trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons.
About the Lattice-tailed Trogon
The lattice-tailed trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
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How to identify it
The lattice-tailed trogon is about 30 cm (12 in) long and weighs about 130 g (4.6 oz). The male has a yellow bill, a whitish eye, and a blackish face, chin, and throat. The crown, nape, upperparts, and breast are iridescent green. The belly and vent are rosy red. The folded wing has fine black and white vermiculation that looks gray at a distance. The upperside of the tail is bluish green and underside slate gray with fine white bars. The female replaces the male's green with slaty gray, with an olive tint to the breast. The female's maxilla is dark. Voice: The lattice-tailed trogon's song is a "rapid series of c.15 loud, resonant clucking 'kwa' notes rising in pitch and volume to a crescendo in middle, then becoming faster, lower and softer".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Lattice-tailed Trogon can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Lattice-tailed Trogon?
- The lattice-tailed trogon is about 30 cm (12 in) long and weighs about 130 g (4.6 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Lattice-tailed Trogon?
- The Lattice-tailed Trogon is a medium sized bird weighing about 130 g.
- Where can you see a Lattice-tailed Trogon?
- The Lattice-tailed Trogon occurs in 2 countries, including Costa Rica and Panama.
- What birds look similar to a Lattice-tailed Trogon?
- The Lattice-tailed Trogon is most easily confused with the Ecuadorian Trogon, the Guianan Trogon and the Choco Trogon.
- Is the Lattice-tailed Trogon endangered?
- The Lattice-tailed Trogon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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