Blue-crowned Trogon

Trogon curucui

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Trogoniformes · Trogonidae

About

The blue-crowned trogon is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae, the quetzals and trogons. It is found in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Peru. As with all trogons, this species is sexually dimorphic. The male has a blue head with an orange orbital ring, a red belly with a narrow white breastband and a green back. The female differs in having a grey head, a grey back and a broken white eye-ring.

Fun Fact

As with all trogons, this species is sexually dimorphic.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found throughout the Amazon Basin south of the Amazon River and south and east from there as well.

Diet

Diet includes a wide variety of insects and spiders, and also fruits.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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