Mountain Trogon
Trogon mexicanus
Least ConcernAves · Trogoniformes · Trogonidae
About
The mountain trogon, also known as the Mexican trogon, is a species of bird in the family Trogonidae. First described by William Swainson in 1827, it is resident in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico and has occurred in El Salvador as a vagrant. Like all trogons, the mountain trogon is sexually dimorphic. The male is metallic green on the crown, nape, upperparts and chest, the latter separated from its bright red belly and vent by a narrow band of white. The female is warm brown on the head, upperparts and chest, separated from its paler brown lower chest and red belly and vent by a narrow white band.
Fun Fact
First described by William Swainson in 1827, it is resident in Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico and has occurred in El Salvador as a vagrant.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found at elevations ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 ft (910 to 3,050 m), the mountain trogon prefers pine or pine-oak woodlands and cloud forest.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance