Guianan Trogon
Guianan Trogon
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The Guianan Trogon is a vibrantly colored bird with iridescent green upperparts, a deep red belly, and a distinctive white breast band. Males are particularly striking with their bright plumage and blue facial skin.
Where to spot
Found in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) and parts of eastern Venezuela and northeastern Brazil. Prefers lowland humid forests, often near watercourses.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story of the forest for its characteristic upright perch. The combination of green back, red belly, and white chest band is distinctive. Listen for its series of slow, mournful 'caw-caw-caw' calls.
When to spot
Present year-round within its range. Best observed during dawn and dusk when they are more active in foraging and calling.
Where to spot
Found in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) and parts of eastern Venezuela and northeastern Brazil. Prefers lowland humid forests, often near watercourses.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story of the forest for its characteristic upright perch. The combination of green back, red belly, and white chest band is distinctive. Listen for its series of slow, mournful 'caw-caw-caw' calls.
When to spot
Present year-round within its range. Best observed during dawn and dusk when they are more active in foraging and calling.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Like other trogons, the Guianan Trogon primarily feeds on insects, often sallying out from a perch to snatch prey mid-air, and also consumes a variety of fruits.
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