Trogon

2023-07-18 Snargl 0 minute 0 second

What is the animal Trogon known for?

The trogon is a type of bird that is known for its colorful and contrasting plumage, its unique toe arrangement, and its nibbling behavior.
Here are some facts about the trogon:
  • The trogon belongs to the order Trogoniformes, which contains only one family, the Trogonidae.
    The family has 46 species in seven genera.

  • The trogon has a bright red to yellow belly that contrasts with its dark chest and upperparts.
    In Africa and America, the males have iridescent feathers on their backs.

  • The trogon has a heterodactyl toe arrangement.

  • The trogon is named after the Greek word for "nibbling", because it gnaws holes in trees or termite nests to make its nests.

  • The trogon is a resident of tropical and subtropical forests worldwide.
    It has a cosmopolitan distribution in the world's wet tropics, being found in the Americas, Africa and Asia.
    The greatest diversity is in the Neotropics, where 24 species occur.

  • The trogon feeds on insects and fruit, and has a broad bill and weak legs that reflect its diet and arboreal habits.
    It flies fast, but is reluctant to fly any distance.
    It is generally not migratory, although some species may undertake partial local movements.

The trogon is a fascinating and beautiful bird that has many distinctive features.
It is one of the oldest groups of birds, dating back to the Early Eocene, about 49 million years ago.
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Where does the Trogon live?

The Trogon is a bird that lives in tropical and subtropical forests around the world.
They are found in the Americas, Africa and Asia.
Some species, like the black-headed trogon, also live in dry forest and degraded former forest.

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What does the Trogon look like?

A trogon is a type of bird that lives in warm regions of the world.
It has a bright red to yellow belly that contrasts with its dark chest and upperparts.
Some trogons have iridescent feathers on their head, back or tail.
Trogons have a short, curved bill and a unique heterodactyl toe arrangement.
They nest in holes in trees or termite nests and eat insects and fruit.
Trogons are beautiful and colourful birds that belong to the order Trogoniformes.

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