Slaty-tailed Trogon
Slaty-tailed Trogon
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The Slaty-tailed Trogon is a large and striking bird with iridescent green upperparts, a vibrant red belly, and a slate-grey tail. It is a common and vocal inhabitant of Neotropical forests.
Where to spot
Widespread across Central and South America, found in humid lowland rainforests, gallery forests, and mature secondary growth, from Mexico to northern Brazil.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic, loud, resonant 'co-co-co' calls. Look for it perched quietly in the mid-story of dense forests. Its slate-grey tail is a good identifier.
When to spot
Diurnal, active throughout the day, particularly at dawn and dusk.
Where to spot
Widespread across Central and South America, found in humid lowland rainforests, gallery forests, and mature secondary growth, from Mexico to northern Brazil.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic, loud, resonant 'co-co-co' calls. Look for it perched quietly in the mid-story of dense forests. Its slate-grey tail is a good identifier.
When to spot
Diurnal, active throughout the day, particularly at dawn and dusk.
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This species often perches upright and motionless, making it appear almost sculptural against the forest backdrop, patiently waiting to snatch insects or fruits.
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