Gartered Violaceous Trogon
Trogon caligatus
Data DeficientAves · Trogoniformes · Trogonidae
About
The gartered violaceous trogon, also known as the northern violaceous trogon, is a bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found in Mexico, all of Central America, and Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Fun Fact
Until the early 2000s, what are now the gartered trogon and the Amazonian trogon (T.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in denser evergreen forest and rainforest.
Diet
Diet includes a larger amount of fruit than most other trogons but also many types of insects and other invertebrates.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance