Blue-tailed Trogon
Blue-tailed Trogon
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The Blue-capped Trogon is a small, vibrant trogon characterized by its iridescent green upperparts, a vivid red belly, and a distinctive blue crown. It is a jewel of humid lowland forests.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland and submontane forests along the Pacific slope of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
How to spot
Listen for its soft, often quiet calls. Look for it perched motionless in the forest mid-story. Its blue cap is a key identification feature if visible.
When to spot
Diurnal, active during the day, though often elusive.
Where to spot
Found in humid lowland and submontane forests along the Pacific slope of western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.
How to spot
Listen for its soft, often quiet calls. Look for it perched motionless in the forest mid-story. Its blue cap is a key identification feature if visible.
When to spot
Diurnal, active during the day, though often elusive.
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Its 'comptus' scientific name means 'ornamented' or 'elegant,' fitting for its striking plumage and colorful cap.
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