Gartered Violaceous Trogon

Trogon caligatus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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