Masked Trogon
Masked Trogon
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The Masked Trogon is a vibrantly colored bird found in the cloud forests of the Andes and other highland regions. Males display iridescent green upperparts, a bright red belly, and a black face resembling a mask, while females have a more subdued brown face and breast.
Where to spot
Distributed along the Andes from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, with isolated populations in Central America. Inhabits humid montane cloud forests and submontane evergreen forests.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and sub-canopy for its upright, motionless perch. The male's black face and red belly are key identifiers. Listen for its distinctive series of soft, mournful 'woo-woo-woo' calls, often delivered at a steady pace.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its highland habitat. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Distributed along the Andes from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, with isolated populations in Central America. Inhabits humid montane cloud forests and submontane evergreen forests.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and sub-canopy for its upright, motionless perch. The male's black face and red belly are key identifiers. Listen for its distinctive series of soft, mournful 'woo-woo-woo' calls, often delivered at a steady pace.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its highland habitat. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Masked Trogons, like other trogons, have a diet consisting primarily of insects, which they often capture in a swift sally from their perch, and a variety of fruits, playing a role in seed dispersal.
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