Blue-crowned Trogon
Trogon curucui
Least ConcernAves · 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